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Thomas Bruce 1768–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1768

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Dec 1849

Death Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Jacob Bruce

Mother: Susannah "Nanne"

Spouse(s): Nancy Barnes

Children(s): Amos Bruce, BIRD BRUCE, William Bruce, Jesse Bruce, Susanna Bruce, James Bruce, Jordan Bruce

In 1768, Thomas Bruce entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Jacob George Bruce And Susannah Barnes Nanne. In 1820, Thomas Bruce resided in Smith County, Tennessee, USA. In 1830, Thomas Bruce resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. Thomas Bruce married Nancy Barnes, and had children including Amos Hiram Bruce, Bird Bruce, James A Bruce, Jesse Bruce, John Bruce, Jordan Bruce, Mary Bruce, Sarah Bruce, Susanna Bruce, William H Bruce. Thomas Bruce passed away in 1849 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1768, Thomas Bruce entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Jacob George Bruce And Susannah Barnes Nanne.
  • In 1820, Thomas Bruce resided in Smith County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1830, Thomas Bruce resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • Thomas Bruce married Nancy Barnes, and had children including Amos Hiram Bruce, Bird Bruce, James A Bruce, Jesse Bruce, John Bruce, Jordan Bruce, Mary Bruce, Sarah Bruce, Susanna Bruce, William H Bruce.
  • Thomas Bruce passed away in 1849 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Bruce
1735–1806
Birth Location: Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
JB
Susannah "Nanne"
1745–1806
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
S"

Spouses(s)

Nancy Barnes
1777–1865
Birth Location: Wake County, North Carolina, USA
NB

Children(s)

Amos Bruce
1796–1853
Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
AB
BIRD BRUCE
1800–1866
Birth Location: Tenn.
BB
William Bruce
1797–1860
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
WB
Jesse Bruce
1794–1875
Birth Location: NC
JB
Susanna Bruce
1795–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
SB
James Bruce
1800–1870
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JB
Jordan Bruce
1809–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JB

Thomas Bruce's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Bruce
1768–1849
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jacob George Bruce
1735–1806
Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
Susannah (Barnes) "Nanne"
1745–1806
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
George Bruce
1666–1742
Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
Margery (Mary) Walker
1667–1742
Staunton, Virginia, USA
Nathan Barnes
1708–1777
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Ivey
1711–1828
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Walker
1638–1672
Mary Wray-Ray
1640–1685
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Bruce's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Bruce (1768–Dec 1849) m. Nancy Barnes (1777–1 Feb 1865)
  1. 1. Amos (Hiram) Bruce 1796–1853 m. Matilda (Sarrett) "Atilla" 1802–1870 m. (first wife) –1840
    1. 1. Matilda Bruce 1816–1856 m. Hillsman King 1808–1883
      1. 1. Elizabeth King 1846–1875 m. James (W) Martin 1838–1902
        1. 1. Kate Martin 1871–1900 m. John (Edward) Brown 1865–1933
        2. 2. Ida (P.) Martin 1872–1960
        3. 3. Adelia (J) Martin 1869–1914
        4. 4. Harvey (Amos) Martin 1867–1941
      2. 2. Larcena (King) "Larceney" 1835–1880 m. Ephraim Hendrex 1830–1862
        1. 1. Pinkney (R) Hendrex 1851–
        2. 2. William (Willard) Hendrex 1850–1932
        3. 3. Mary (Lavinia) Hendrex 1856–1937
        4. 4. John (Clinton A) Hendrich 1858–1935
        5. 5. Ephraim (Arthur) Hendrex 1862–
      3. 3. Allen (B King) "Aley" 1836–
      4. 4. Harry (A) King 1838–
      5. 5. Arthur (B.) King 1842– m. Sarah (H) Tams 1850–
        1. 1. Kate King 1883–
        2. 2. Pearl King 1885–
        3. 3. Eanus (L) King 1871–
        4. 4. Lena (R) King 1875–
        5. 5. Nettica King 1879–
      6. 6. Stephen (Gray) King 1844–1863
      7. 7. Pennania (A King) "Penny" 1845–1920 m. John (Archie) Stubbs 1841–1925
        1. 1. John (Oscar Stubbs) DDS 1875–1939
        2. 2. Katie Stubbs 1877–
        3. 3. Ada Stubbs 1878–
        4. 4. Mollie (E.) Stubbs 1868–1869
      8. 8. Anderson (Norris) King 1852–1918 m. Josephine Hawkins 1855–1918
        1. 1. Jessie (June) King 1885–1953
        2. 2. D (E) King 1874–
        3. 3. Richard (Gillium) King 1878–1914
        4. 4. Hattie King 1881–
      9. 9. Mary (Hudson) King 1854–1926 m. Robert (Harper) Kirk 1845–1920
        1. 1. Daisy (K.) Kirk 1876–1970
        2. 2. Victoria Kirk 1885–1965
        3. 3. Emma (Louise) Kirk 1884–1950
        4. 4. John (Hillman) Kirk 1881–1959
        5. 5. Maude (Irene) Kirk 1892–1989 m. Almus (Gardner Wynne) Sr 1889–1961
      10. 10. Paulina King 1846–
      11. 11. Laura King 1852–
      12. 12. James (Anderson) King 1850–1931
    2. 2. Trophena Bruce 1820– m. Henry (Clay) Camp 1814–1854
      1. 1. Anna Camp 1838–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Camp 1840–
      3. 3. Mary (Hudson) Camp 1844–1900
      4. 4. Lamira Camp 1848–
      5. 5. William Camp 1850–1860
      6. 6. John Camp 1853–
    3. 3. William (F.) Bruce 1823–1860 m. Caroline Cozart 1828–1860
      1. 1. Cave (Johnson) Bruce 1849–1920
      2. 2. Barney Bruce 1853–1879
    4. 4. Donaphin (Alonzo B.) Bruce 1842– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Turpin 1837–
      1. 1. George (T) Bruce 1866–
      2. 2. Julia (Ball) Bruce 1867–1951
    5. 5. Rebecca Bruce 1827–
    6. 6. Orzilla Bruce 1829–
    7. 7. John (W) Bruce 1834–1864
    8. 8. Calton (Browning) Bruce 1836–
  2. 2. BIRD BRUCE 1800–1866
  3. 3. William (H) Bruce 1797–1860
  4. 4. Jesse Bruce 1794–1875
  5. 5. Susanna Bruce 1795–
  6. 6. James (A) Bruce 1800–1870
  7. 7. Jordan Bruce 1809–

Thomas Bruce's Timeline

8 Records

1768
1768
Birth of Thomas Bruce in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 52
Thomas Bruce resided here in Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 62
Thomas Bruce resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1833
1833
Age 65
Thomas Bruce resided here in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 68
Thomas Bruce resided here in Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
1839
1839
Age 71
Thomas Bruce resided here in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 72
Thomas Bruce resided here in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1849
Dec 1849
Age 81
Death of Thomas Bruce in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 26; Census Year: 1849; Census Place: Subdivision 7, Claibor

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Page: 41; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 140; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 526; Page: 302; Family History Library Film: 0024546
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 518; Page: 239; Family History Library Film: 0024542

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: McIllwain, Benton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, James Bruce 1844

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1849
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 26; Census Year: 1849; Census Place: Subdivision 7, Claibor
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