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THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE 1712–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1712

Birth Location: Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Jul 1822

Death Location: Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Kilgore

Mother: Elpeth Howeson

Spouse(s): LYDIA YATES

Children(s): Lydia Kilgore, THOMAS KILGORE, Charles Kilgore, Hiram KILGORE, William Kilgore, Johnston Kilgore

THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE was born in 1712 in Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of John Kilgore And Elpeth Howeson. In 1777, THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE resided in Gloverston District, Caswell County, NC. In 1820, THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE resided in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States. THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE married Lydia Yates, and had children including Charles Kilgore, Hiram Kilgore, Johnston Johnson John Kilgore, Lydia Ann Kilgore, Thomas Kilgore, William Kilgore. THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE passed away in 1822 in Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE was born in 1712 in Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of John Kilgore And Elpeth Howeson.
  • In 1777, THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE resided in Gloverston District, Caswell County, NC.
  • In 1820, THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE resided in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States.
  • THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE married Lydia Yates, and had children including Charles Kilgore, Hiram Kilgore, Johnston Johnson John Kilgore, Lydia Ann Kilgore, Thomas Kilgore, William Kilgore.
  • THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE passed away in 1822 in Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Kilgore
1660–1730
Birth Location: Down, Down, Ireland
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Elpeth Howeson
1683–1726
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

LYDIA YATES
1712–1817
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Lydia Kilgore
1769–1853
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
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THOMAS KILGORE
1759–1857
Birth Location: Kilgores Branch, Orange, North Carolina, United States
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Charles Kilgore
1740–1823
Birth Location: –
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Hiram KILGORE
1742–1780
Birth Location: –
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William Kilgore
1746–1791
Birth Location: –
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Johnston Kilgore
1765–1850
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States,
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THOMAS KILGORE's Ancestors

Self
THOMAS KILGORE
1712–1822
Birth Place: Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
John Kilgore
1660–1730
Down, Down, Ireland
Elpeth Howeson
1683–1726
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Kilgore
1643–1730
Down, Down, Ireland
Margaret Low
1654–1730
Down, Ireland
Dauid Houison
1650–1723
in Potterrow, Scotland
Elspet Duffes
1650–1709
Keithmore, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Kilgour
1603–1700
Isabel Steele
1607–1675
David Shaheen
1635–
Rachell Primerose
1635–1703
Alexander Duff
1645–1700
Helen Grant
1635–1694
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lord Kilgour
1580–1617
Janet Thyne
1589–1655
Steele
1590–
Robert Primrose
1596–
Jonet Arnot
1615–1671
Adam Duff
1590–1674
Beatrix Gordon
1608–1626
Archibald Grant
1600–1673
Isabella Comyn
1620–1676

THOMAS KILGORE's Descendants

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THOMAS ("MOUNTAIN HUNTER") KILGORE (1712–17 Jul 1822) m. LYDIA YATES (1712–1817)
  1. 1. Lydia (Ann) Kilgore 1769–1853 m. James Yates 1762–1844
    1. 1. Charles Yates 1795–1867 m. Nancy Purcell 1797–1865
      1. 1. James (Pearson) Yates 1823–1905 m. Louisa Moon 1831–1902
        1. 1. Robert (Foster Yates) Jr 1853–1928 m. Mildred (Jane T Dana) Yates 1860–1916
        2. 2. Cave Yates 1850–1921
        3. 3. John YATES 1867–
        4. 4. Lydia YATES 1864–
        5. 5. Augusta YATES 1865–
        6. 6. Georgia YATES 1871–
        7. 7. Amanda Yates 1857–1891
        8. 8. Alfred YATES 1854–1913
        9. 9. Pernecia YATES 1859–
      2. 2. Lucinda Yates 1817–1893
      3. 3. Thomas Yates 1819–1877
      4. 4. Pernicia YATES 1820–1908
      5. 5. Mildred Yates 1824–1895
      6. 6. George Yates 1830–1870
      7. 7. Eleanor (Jane) Yates 1828–1859
      8. 8. Robert Yates 1831–1913
      9. 9. Lydia (Elizabeth) Yates 1835–1859
      10. 10. Nancy (Jane) Yates 1838–1879
      11. 11. William (Purcell) Yates 1826–1827
      12. 12. Lieucinda Yates 1817–1845
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Yates 1787–1865
    3. 3. Mildred (Milly) Yates 1785–1870
    4. 4. May Yates 1803–1830
    5. 5. James Yates 1796–1815
    6. 6. Jane Yates 1794–1860
    7. 7. Susan Yates 1793–
    8. 8. Susan Yates 1784–1816
    9. 9. Phoebe Yates 1784–1816
    10. 10. Jane Yates 1784–1824
    11. 11. James Yates 1784–1815
    12. 12. Louisa Yates 1792–1819
    13. 13. Nancy Yates 1786–1812
    14. 14. Hugh Yates 1786–1871
    15. 15. John Yates 1780–1875
    16. 16. David Yates 1792–1820
    17. 17. Salvey Yates 1795–1825
    18. 18. Tillman Yates 1801–1836
    19. 19. Elizabeth Yates 1794–
    20. 20. Lydia (E) Yates 1798–1850
    21. 21. James (Archibald 2) Yates 1796–1874
  2. 2. THOMAS KILGORE 1759–1857
  3. 3. Charles Kilgore 1740–1823
  4. 4. Hiram KILGORE 1742–1780
  5. 5. William Kilgore 1746–1791
  6. 6. Johnston (Johnson "John") Kilgore 1765–1850

THOMAS KILGORE's Timeline

4 Records

1712
1712
Birth of THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE in Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1777
1777
Age 65
THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE resided here in Gloverston District, Caswell County, NC
Gloverston District, Caswell County, NC
1820
1820
Age 108
THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
1822
17 Jul 1822
Age 110
Death of THOMAS "MOUNTAIN HUNTER" KILGORE in Cross Plains, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Cross Plains, Robertson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: Ireland or Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Gloverston District, Caswell County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee; Page: 21; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 33

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1822
    Event Place: Cross Plains, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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