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Thomas Alonzo Napier 1827 – 1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1827

Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1 December 1885

Death Location: Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Robert Napier

Mother: Nancy Napier

Spouse(s): Nancy Rogers, Nancy Napier

Children(s): John Napier, Levica (Bull), Edmond Napier, William Napier, Catherine Bowling, Fred Napier, Thomas Napier, Marry Napier, Sarah Napier

In 1827, Thomas Alonzo Napier entered the world in Lee, Virginia, United States, born to Robert Napier and Nancy Ely Napier. Thomas Alonzo Napier married Nancy E. Rogers, Nancy Lavicia Napier, and had children including John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier, Levica “Vicy” Delania Napier Turnbull (Bull), Edmond Franklin Napier, William Barton Napier, Catherine Napier Bowling, Fred Napier, Thomas Napier, Marry J Napier, Sarah E Napier. Thomas Alonzo Napier passed away in 1885 in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Thomas Alonzo Napier entered the world in Lee, Virginia, United States, born to Robert Napier and Nancy Ely Napier.
  • Thomas Alonzo Napier married Nancy E. Rogers, Nancy Lavicia Napier, and had children including John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier, Levica “Vicy” Delania Napier Turnbull (Bull), Edmond Franklin Napier, William Barton Napier, Catherine Napier Bowling, Fred Napier, Thomas Napier, Marry J Napier, Sarah E Napier.
  • Thomas Alonzo Napier passed away in 1885 in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Napier
1787 – 1860
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Napier
1786 – 1850
Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
NN

Spouses(s)

Nancy Rogers
1837 – 1863
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NR
Nancy Napier
1837 – 1863
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
NN

Children(s)

John Napier
1857 – 1912
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
JN
Levica (Bull)
1860 – 1940
Birth Location: Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
L(
Edmond Napier
1863 – 1920
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
EN
William Napier
1867 – 1930
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
WN
Catherine Bowling
1875 –
Birth Location: Manchester Center, Kentucky
CB
Fred Napier
1878 – 1919
Birth Location: Pigeonroost, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
FN
Thomas Napier
1884 – 1951
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Marry Napier
1856 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
MN
Sarah Napier
1861 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
SN

Thomas Napier's Ancestors

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Thomas Napier
1827 – 1885
Birth Place: Lee, Virginia, United States
Parents
Robert Napier
1787 – 1860
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ely) Napier
1786 – 1850
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Edward Napier
1764 – 1832
Virginia, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Rachel (Jane) Ely
1763 – 1853
Stafford County, Virginia, USA
John (Ealy) (Ely)
1755 – 1839
Stafford, Virginia, United States
Barbara (Jane) Fry
1755 – 1857
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Napier
1722 – 1800
THOMAS 5GG
1725 – 1819
Elizabeth Smith
1727 – 1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Napier
1697 – 1763
Mary Napier
1697 – 1775
William Eley
1708 – 1742
Elizabeth Taylor
1705 – 1779

Thomas Napier's Descendants

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Thomas (Alonzo) Napier (Feb 1827 – 1 December 1885) m. Nancy (E.) Rogers (1837 – 1863) m. Nancy (Lavicia) Napier (1837 – 1863)
  1. 1. John (Breckinridge R “Hoping John”) Napier (27 Feb 1857 – 6 JUL 1912) m. Elizabeth (Brewster Napier) Runion (15 Apr 1872 – 19 Jun 1946)
    1. 1. William Napier (Nov 1879 – 11 Mar 1959)
    2. 2. Sarah (C) Napier (Dec 1884 – 12 Oct 1961)
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Napier (Mar 1887 – )
    4. 4. Martha (Napier) DeZarn (Dec 1889 – 26 May 1971) m. Harve (Calvin) DeZarn (23 Dec 1892 – 9 Aug 1936)
      1. 1. Eugene (Calvin) Dezarn (2 July 1917 – 26 April 1989) m. Marie Dezarn (2 May 1919 – 21 December 1982)
        1. 1. Eldon (C) Humchell (abt 1939 – )
        2. 2. Sheryl Dezarn (abt 1941 – )
        3. 3. Nancy (Pearl) Dezarn (abt 1950 – )
        4. 4. Grover (Eugene) Dezarn (7 December 1951 – 10 February 2015)
      2. 2. Hazel Dezarn (10 March 1920 – 17 June 1995)
      3. 3. Daisy (Dezarn) Doherty (19 Mar 1923 – 2 Jan 1989) m. Daniel (C.) Doherty (1920 – 1978)
      4. 4. Glada (Mae) Dezarn (abt 1929 – )
    5. 5. Skillman (“Skill”) Napier (19 Jan 1893 – Jun 1963) m. Josephine (Couch) Napier (1910 – 1988)
      1. 1. Bobby (Dean) Napier (5 April 1943 – 4 November 2011)
      2. 2. Skill Napier (26 May 1944 – 11 July 2009) m. Margery (Jean) Dampier (abt 1939 – )
      3. 3. Augustine Napier (abt 1945 – )
      4. 4. Rosa (Lee) Napier (abt 1946 – )
      5. 5. Mary (Lou) Napier (abt 1949 – )
      6. 6. Lloyd (Earn) Napier (26 Sep 1951 – )
    6. 6. Bart Napier (19 Sep 1894 – 12 October 1959) m. Hattie (Lee Runion) Napier (30 June 1893 – 21 December 1960)
      1. 1. Johnny Napier (abt 1913 – )
      2. 2. Maggie (Mae Napier Lunsford) Davidson (25 August 1916 – 15 Feb 1949) m. Isaac (Theophilus) Lunsford (3 May 1912 – 5 April 2002)
        1. 1. Roscoe Lunsford (18 October 1933 – 4 September 2003)
        2. 2. Estell Lunsford (26 May 1936 – 3 July 1937)
        3. 3. Sisco Lunsford (abt 1938 – )
        4. 4. Alonzo Lunsford (2 Feb 1939 – )
        5. 5. Franklin Lunsford (25 September 1940 – 13 April 2019)
      3. 3. Sylva Napier (abt 1917 – )
      4. 4. Sherman Napier (abt 1920 – )
      5. 5. Sadie (B) Davidson (10 October 1921 – 15 January 2003)
      6. 6. Thelma Napier (abt 1924 – )
      7. 7. Dock (Franklin) Napier (15 Jul 1924 – )
      8. 8. Sullivan Napier (abt 1928 – 20 Jul 1981)
      9. 9. Thomas Napier (abt 1928 – )
      10. 10. Bill Napier (abt 1933 – )
      11. 11. Robert Napier (abt 1935 – )
      12. 12. Lucy Napier ( – 2 Jul 1937)
    7. 7. Robert (Franklin) Napier (8 Jun 1896 – 18 Oct 1960) m. Sarah Sumner (abt 1906 – )
      1. 1. Cisco Napier (abt 1928 – )
      2. 2. Ida (Mae) Napier (abt 1929 – )
      3. 3. Robert Napier (abt 1930 – )
    8. 8. Lucinda Napier (Jun 1898 – 1998) m. K (L Sullivan) Runions (18 Aug 1896 – 25 Jan 1943)
      1. 1. Herbert Runion (16 October 1915 – 23 November 1928)
      2. 2. Vergie Runion (16 October 1915 – 5 November 1918)
      3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Runion (6 Nov 1917 – 24 Jan 1918)
      4. 4. Margaret (Sallie Runion) Lee (28 November 1920 – 26 December 1998) m. Henry (Tildon) Lee (4 May 1913 – 12 October 1992) m. Joseph (Ephraim) Rose (abt 1915 – 7 January 1977)
        1. 1. Beulah (J. "Jean") Rose (4 July 1938 – 9 April 2008) m. Robert (Elvin) Moore (22 March 1938 – 8 February 2008)
        2. 2. Joseph (Sullivan) Rose (29 May 1940 – 29 July 2011)
        3. 3. Rosalind (Louise) Rose (1943 – 30 Jun 2017) m. Fary (Larkin) Lee
        4. 4. Ronald (Ray) Rose (27 March 1945 – 5 August 1975) m. Jacquelyn (Diane) Bembry
        5. 5. Terry (Lee) Rose (16 Feb 1947 – 1 Jun 2003)
        6. 6. Clifford (Ray) Rose (11 Oct 1951 – 10 Nov 2016) m. Maria (Elena) Mondragon (1956 – )
        7. 7. David Rose
        8. 8. Mary (Jane Rose) Pitts m. Larry (Hulon) Pitts
        9. 9. Patricia Brown
      5. 5. Ellen (Louise Runion Doughman) Totten (17 Jun 1925 – 28 Jul 1991) m. Charles (Albert) Doughman (1925 – )
        1. 1. William Doughman
        2. 2. Jack Roberts
        3. 3. John Warren
        4. 4. Karon Darby
        5. 5. Amy
    9. 9. John Napier (Mar 1900 – )
    10. 10. Frederick ("Fred") Napier (14 Feb 1902 – 27 Aug 1968) m. Alice (Dezarn) Napier (27 Mar 1907 – 10 Oct 1987) m. Helen (M Brotzman) Hatterick (25 Mar 1923 – 15 Feb 1999) m. Mary (L Greear Collins) Napier (24 Aug 1913 – 30 Mar 2001)
      1. 1. Dan (J) Napier (15 Sep 1926 – 20 Apr 2013) m. Iona (“Onie” Gertrude) Napier (6 February 1930 – 27 June 2021)
        1. 1. Linda Ledford (29 Oct 1948 – )
        2. 2. Barbara (Napier) Calvin (6 Feb 1951 – )
        3. 3. Beverly Ballard (19 Feb 1953 – )
        4. 4. Harold (Douglas) Napier (1 Sep 1959 – 2 Sep 1959)
        5. 5. Robert (Earl) Napier (29 Sep 1960 – 27 Aug 2017) m. Kathleen (Jo Ann Welch) Napier
      2. 2. Ruth (Napier Thomson) Rhodus (10 FEB 1929 – 15 Feb 2006) m. Jc Rhodus
      3. 3. Mary (Bell “Myrt” Napier) Shipwash (27 Apr 1931 – ) m. Jack (Dellard) Shipwash
        1. 1. Howard (Gene) Shipwash (29 Mar 1954 – 25 February 2021) m. Janice (Naomi) Shipwash (28 September 1954 – 5 March 2022)
        2. 2. Richard (Barney) Shipwash (6 Oct 1958 – ) m. Nancy (L Duvall) Shipwash
        3. 3. Judy (Shipwash) Nichols
        4. 4. Michael Shipwash
      4. 4. Franklin (Pierce) Napier (abt 1933 – 15 Nov 1991) m. Mary (Ellen) Benson (10 Nov 1937 – 14 May 2015)
        1. 1. Edith (Marie) Napier (12 Nov 1959 – )
        2. 2. Erana (Lynne) Napier (15 Oct 1964 – )
      5. 5. Geneva Napier (1936 – ) m. William James
      6. 6. Delbert (Gene) Napier (3 Apr 1936 – 16 Jul 2012) m. Darlene (Bitterman) Napier (6 Nov 1940 – )
        1. 1. Richard (A.) Napier (14 Aug 1960 – 8 Aug 2008) m. Sandy (M.) Hayhurst
        2. 2. Tami (Napier) Mills (4 Oct 1962 – ) m. Steve Mills
        3. 3. Danny Horvath (22 Dec 1963 – )
        4. 4. Billie (Sue Napier) Horvath (abt 1972 – )
        5. 5. Gene Horvath
      7. 7. James (Simpson Napier) (Hawkins) (16 Jun 1950 – 26 Aug 1996)
      8. 8. Jack (Napier) Hawkins (1951 – )
      9. 9. David Napier (11 Aug 1952 – ) m. Bobbie (Adele) Harlan (16 Aug 1955 – )
        1. 1. Moriah Kaplan (abt 1973 – )
    11. 11. America (“Mercie”) Napier (26 Feb 1904 – 01 dec 1971) m. William (Thomas) McNamara (15 Sep 1894 – 19 July 1960)
      1. 1. Mary (J) Mcnamara (abt 1922 – 13 Jun 2001)
      2. 2. Michael McNamara (28 Oct 1923 – )
      3. 3. Elizabeth (R) Mcnamara (5 Jun 1925 – 26 September 1995)
      4. 4. Thomas (Francis) McNamara (2 Jul 1928 – 26 May 1995)
      5. 5. Joseph McNamara (abt 1929 – )
      6. 6. Helen (Margaret) McNamara (17 Feb 1931 – 12 Oct 2006)
      7. 7. William (Francis) McNamara (26 Sep 1935 – 28 Feb 2006)
    12. 12. Dock (F.) Napier (12 August 1907 – 15 June 1931)
  2. 2. Levica (“Vicy” Delania Napier Turnbull) (Bull) (1 April 1860 – 14 March 1940) m. John (Ira Bull) (Turnbull) (1857 – Abt 1914)
    1. 1. Susan Napier (Mar 1887 – )
    2. 2. Edwin (H) Turnbull (1894 – )
    3. 3. Frank Napier (Feb 1894 – )
    4. 4. Nancy (J) Bull (May 1896 – )
    5. 5. Laura (B) Turnbull (1900 – )
  3. 3. Edmond (Franklin) Napier (5 June 1863 – 5 August 1920)
  4. 4. William (Barton) Napier (10 Oct 1867 – 27 Mar 1930) m. Nancy (Jane Brewster) Napier (1860 – )
    1. 1. Frank Napier (Apr 1887 – )
    2. 2. John (G) Napier (1891 – )
    3. 3. Martha (L) Napier (1893 – )
    4. 4. Celia Napier (1895 – )
    5. 5. Dora Napier (1897 – )
    6. 6. Thomas Napier (1899 – )
    7. 7. George (Nicholas) Napier (7 May 1901 – )
  5. 5. Catherine (Napier) Bowling (14 Jan 1875 – ) m. Fred Bowling
    1. 1. Hogue Bowling (abt 1898 – 21 Dec 1958)
  6. 6. Fred Napier (1 January 1878 – 25 March 1919) m. Clarinda Smith (1884 – 1930)
    1. 1. Ernest Napier (17 Nov 1914 – 22 Aug 1991)
  7. 7. Thomas Napier (17 February 1884 – 8 July 1951)
  8. 8. Marry (J) Napier (abt 1856 – )
  9. 9. Sarah (E) Napier (abt 1861 – )

Thomas Napier's Timeline

8 Records

1827
Feb 1827
Birth of Thomas Alonzo Napier in Lee, Virginia, United States
Lee, Virginia, United States
1827
Feb 1827
Birth of Thomas Alonzo Napier in Lee, Virginia, United States
Lee, Virginia, United States
1829
1829
Age 2
Birth of Thomas Alonzo Napier in Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
1854
28 Mar 1854
Age 27
Thomas Alonzo Napier was married in Clay, Kentucky, United States
Clay, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 43
Thomas Alonzo Napier resided here in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1875
Oct 14 1875
Age 48
Thomas Alonzo Napier was married in Clay Co, KY
Clay Co, KY
1880
1880
Age 53
Thomas Alonzo Napier resided here in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1885
1 December 1885
Age 58
Death of Thomas Alonzo Napier in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1827
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 501D; Enumeration District: 023
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1827
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1854
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Oct 14 1875
    Event Place: Clay Co, KY

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 501D; Enumeration District: 023

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 December 1885
    Event Place: Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fogertown, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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