YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Thomas James Jolly 1826–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1826

Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 11 Jul 1891

Death Location: Lick Creek, Union County, Illinois, USA

Father: Fredrick Jolly

Mother: Nicey Ames

Spouse(s): Mary Mcculloch

Children(s): Harriet Dowdy, William Jolly, Ulysses Jolly, George Jolly, Ellah Jolly, Ole Jolly, Osborn Jolly, Edward Jolly, Henry Jolly, Walter Jolly, John Jolley, Olive Jolly, Elizabeth Jolly

In 1826, Thomas James Jolly entered the world in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Fredrick Jolly And Nicey Ames. In 1850, Thomas James Jolly resided in District 4, Wilson, Tennessee. In 1880, Thomas James Jolly resided in Rich, Union, Illinois, United States. Thomas James Jolly married Mary Caroline Mcculloch, and had children including Edward Jolly, Elizabeth Jolly, Ellah Rhabecca Jolly, George Albert Jolly, Harriet Dowdy, Henry Jolly, John Thomas Jolley, Ole C Jolly, Olive Alicia Jolly, Osborn Jolly, Ulysses Sherman Jolly, Walter Jolly, William Fredrick Jolly. Thomas James Jolly passed away in 1891 in Lick Creek, Union County, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Jolly
TJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1826, Thomas James Jolly entered the world in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Fredrick Jolly And Nicey Ames.
  • In 1850, Thomas James Jolly resided in District 4, Wilson, Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Thomas James Jolly resided in Rich, Union, Illinois, United States.
  • Thomas James Jolly married Mary Caroline Mcculloch, and had children including Edward Jolly, Elizabeth Jolly, Ellah Rhabecca Jolly, George Albert Jolly, Harriet Dowdy, Henry Jolly, John Thomas Jolley, Ole C Jolly, Olive Alicia Jolly, Osborn Jolly, Ulysses Sherman Jolly, Walter Jolly, William Fredrick Jolly.
  • Thomas James Jolly passed away in 1891 in Lick Creek, Union County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fredrick Jolly
1801–1871
Birth Location: Pitt, North Carolina, United States
FJ
Nicey Ames
1800–1860
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
NA

Spouses(s)

Mary Mcculloch
1832–1909
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
MM

Children(s)

Harriet Dowdy
1855–1896
Birth Location: ?
HD
William Jolly
1849–1928
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WJ
Ulysses Jolly
1864–1943
Birth Location: Union, Union, Illinois, United States
UJ
George Jolly
1857–1941
Birth Location: –
GJ
Ellah Jolly
1853–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EJ
Ole Jolly
1859–
Birth Location: Illinois
OJ
Osborn Jolly
1870–1900
Birth Location: Illinois
OJ
Edward Jolly
1871–1950
Birth Location: Illinois
EJ
Henry Jolly
1875–1936
Birth Location: Lick Creek, Union County, Illinois, USA
HJ
Walter Jolly
1868–1939
Birth Location: Illinois
WJ
John Jolley
1855–1934
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson co TN
JJ
Olive Jolly
1859–1936
Birth Location: Lick Creek, Union, Illinois, USA
OJ
Elizabeth Jolly
1856–
Birth Location: ,Union, Illinois, USA
EJ

Thomas Jolly's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Jolly
1826–1891
Birth Place: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Fredrick Jolly
1801–1871
Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Nicey Ames
1800–1860
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Isham Jolley
1773–1868
Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth James
1775–1860
Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Thomas Ames
1781–1836
Nunney, Somerset, , England
Sarah, (Elizabeth) James
1794–1822
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Jolly
1747–1781
Elizabeth Montgomery
1751–1815
Thomas James
1733–1811
Anne Williams
1740–1811
Thomas Ames
1745–1838
Elizabeth Croom
1754–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jolly
1718–1788
Mary sumners
1727–1760
Lemuel JAMES
1698–1762
William Williams
1708–1776
Monica Ford
1705–1763
William Croom
1730–1765
Mary
1728–1764

Thomas Jolly's Descendants

1.
TJ
Thomas (James) Jolly (18 Nov 1826–11 Jul 1891) m. Mary (Caroline) Mcculloch (26 Jan 1832–22 Apr 1909)
  1. 1. Harriet Dowdy 1855–1896 m. John (F.) Dowdy 1845–1915
    1. 1. Florence (Belle) Dowdy 1882–1965 m. Robert (Barkley) Davis 1874–1943
      1. 1. Robert (E) Davis 1910–
      2. 2. Albert (Euclid) Davis-a 1901–1974
      3. 3. Lawrence (Edwin) Davis 1905–1969
      4. 4. Nathaniel Davis 1898–
      5. 5. Louis (H) Davis 1913–1950
    2. 2. Loag Dowdy 1883–1941 m. Elizabeth (M) Wofford 1892–1961 m. Mary (Eizabeth Wofford) (Dowdy) 1891–1960
      1. 1. Elva (Dowdy) Russell 1913–1992 m. Stanford Rusell 1899–1941 m. ernie Parrish 1908–1975 m. George (E) Lewis 1913– m. Earnie (Manzo) Parrish 1908–1975
        1. 1. Billy (Wayne) Russell 1938–2011
        2. 2. Elva (Mae) Parrish 1930–2014 m. Richard (Ray) Pilon 1927–2004
        3. 3. Dorothy (F) Russell 1923–
        4. 4. Hershel (D) Russell 1925–2016
      2. 2. Evert Dowdy 1910–1989 m. Rachel Stahl 1911–1966
      3. 3. Doyle Dowdy 1917–1975 m. Irene (B) Legrand 1914–
        1. 1. Jewell Dowdy 1936–1988
      4. 4. Calvin (Oliver) Dowdy 1925–1983 m. Jessie Hardesty 1917–1992
      5. 5. Derwood (D) Dowdy 1921–2004 m. Maxine Mccomb 1922–2011
        1. 1. Kenneth Dowdy 1949–1995
      6. 6. Durward Dawdy 1923–
    3. 3. Jesse (Harrison) Dowdy 1891–1941 m. Judy (Belle) Wofford 1900–1968
      1. 1. Jesse (Dwayne) Dowdy 1931–1973
      2. 2. Harrison Dowdy 1924–
    4. 4. Martha ("Mattie") Dowdy 1888–1975 m. William (Harmon) Miller 1877–1963
      1. 1. Harmon (Vest) Miller 1911–2004
      2. 2. Tollie (Elkins) Miller 1906–1968
      3. 3. Birdie (Uvon) Miller 1913–1980
      4. 4. Oller Miller 1909–1909
    5. 5. Nellie (C.) Dowdy 1871–1952 m. William (Henry) Layne 1873–1943
      1. 1. Dora (R) Layne 1888–
      2. 2. Iva (O) Layne 1876–
      3. 3. John (Alton) Layne 1902–1977
    6. 6. Franklin Dowdy 1876–1940 m. Lydia (Mae) Lansford 1875–1918
      1. 1. Earl (Junior) Dowdy 1908–1988
      2. 2. Harold Dowdy 1905–1976
      3. 3. Otha Dowdy 1902–1956
      4. 4. Homer Dowdy 1916–1970
      5. 5. Edgar Dowdy 1914–1944
    7. 7. Cantrell Dowdy 1873–1961
    8. 8. John (Cantrell) Dowdy 1879–1961 m. Lola Hankins 1885–
      1. 1. John (Everett "Little Doc") Dowdy 1906–
    9. 9. William (T) Dowdy 1872–1964 m. Ada Corsey 1877–1900 m. Nora Franklin 1878–1937 m. Ella Craft 1893–1953
      1. 1. Rena (Ann Clayton) Dowdy 1893–1964 m. Nolen (Oliver) Clayton 1894–1941
        1. 1. Noah Clayton 1919–1983
        2. 2. Luanna ((Annie)) Clayton 1914–
        3. 3. Mabel (E) Clayton 1915–1995
        4. 4. Ludwyna (Ethel) Clayton 1914–
        5. 5. Owen (Phillip) Clayton 1922–1998
      2. 2. Ida (Ethel) Dowdy 1895–1988
      3. 3. Girtha Dowdy –1899
      4. 4. Willie (T) Dowdy 1904–1976
      5. 5. Rosa ("Rosie Dowdy) Webb 1901–1964 m. Altie Clem 1884–1966
        1. 1. Edith Webb 1916–
        2. 2. Mandy Webb 1917–
        3. 3. Lucie Webb 1920–
        4. 4. Nola Clem 1919–
        5. 5. Hiram Clem 1901–
        6. 6. Earl Clem 1905–
        7. 7. Harmon Clem 1921–
        8. 8. Aulee Clem 1923–
        9. 9. Cathrine Clem 1925–
      6. 6. James ("Silly Pete") Dowdy 1918–1982
      7. 7. Lorene Dowdy 1924–1964
      8. 8. Edith Dowdy 1930–1964
      9. 9. Mary Whitehead 1894–
      10. 10. Maud Townsend 1896–
      11. 11. Lawrence Dowdy 1913–
      12. 12. William Dowdy 1922–
      13. 13. Rena (Ann) Clayton 1893–
      14. 14. Lawrence Dowdy 1913–1971
      15. 15. Etta (Lee) Dowdy 1929–2014
      16. 16. Rosia Webb 1901–
      17. 17. Edth (M) Webb 1916–
  2. 2. William (Fredrick) Jolly 1849–1928
  3. 3. Ulysses (Sherman) Jolly 1864–1943 m. Nannie Jolly 1865–
    1. 1. Oscar Jolly 1887–1941
    2. 2. Jennie (Jolly) Crowell 1888–1952
    3. 3. Dolphus Jolly 1891–
    4. 4. Minnie Jolly 1892–
    5. 5. Denis Jolly 1895–
    6. 6. Finess Jolly 1897–
  4. 4. George (Albert) Jolly 1857–1941
  5. 5. Ellah (Rhabecca) Jolly 1853– m. Joseph (H) Kirby 1843–1910
    1. 1. John (F) Kerby 1875–1928
    2. 2. James (D) Kerby 1883–1952
    3. 3. Rosa (A) Kirby 1877–
    4. 4. Mary (J) Kirby 1879–
  6. 6. Ole (C.) Jolly 1859–
  7. 7. Osborn Jolly 1870–1900
  8. 8. Edward Jolly 1871–1950
  9. 9. Henry Jolly 1875–1936
  10. 10. Walter Jolly 1868–1939
  11. 11. John (Thomas) Jolley 1855–1934
  12. 12. Olive (Alicia) Jolly 1859–1936
  13. 13. Elizabeth Jolly 1856–

Thomas Jolly's Timeline

4 Records

1826
18 Nov 1826
Birth of Thomas James Jolly in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 24
Thomas James Jolly resided here in District 4, Wilson, Tennessee
District 4, Wilson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 54
Thomas James Jolly resided here in Rich, Union, Illinois, United States
Rich, Union, Illinois, United States
1891
11 Jul 1891
Age 65
Death of Thomas James Jolly in Union, Union, Illinois, United States
Union, Union, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1826
    Event Place: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich, Union, Illinois; Roll: 254; Family History Film: 1254254; Page: 156B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 0470
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 349A; Image: 79
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Wilson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 349A; Image: 79

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rich, Union, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich, Union, Illinois; Roll: 254; Family History Film: 1254254; Page: 156B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 0470

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anna, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Illinois; Enlistment date: 26 Aug 1861

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Union, Union, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lick Creek, Union County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
Find more search results for Thomas Jolly

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE