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Thomas Welch 1732–1793 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1732

Birth Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 21 August 1793

Death Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Welch

Mother: Mary Douglass

Spouse(s): Nancy Alexander

Children(s): John Welch, Joseph Welch

The story of Thomas Welch began in 1732 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1750, Thomas Welch resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Thomas Welch married Nancy Agnes Alexander, and had children including John Thomas Welch, Joseph Welch. Thomas Welch passed away in 1793 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Welch began in 1732 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1750, Thomas Welch resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Thomas Welch married Nancy Agnes Alexander, and had children including John Thomas Welch, Joseph Welch.
  • Thomas Welch passed away in 1793 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Welch
1704–1754
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Mary Douglass
1707–1754
Birth Location: United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Alexander
1746–
Birth Location: Ire, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

John Welch
1773–1844
Birth Location: Tryon, Polk County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Joseph Welch
1772–1865
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Welch's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Welch
1732–1793
Birth Place: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
James Welch
1704–1754
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mary Douglass
1707–1754
United States of America
Grandparents
William (Thomas, Sr.) Welch
1680–1742
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Rebecca (Susannah) Turpin
1680–1728
Sadsbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Samuel Sabin
1664–
Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johan Welch
1665–1742
Maria Nachbar
1660–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents
A11 Nachbar
1635–

Thomas Welch's Descendants

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Thomas Welch (1732–21 August 1793) m. Nancy (Agnes) Alexander (1746–)
  1. 1. John (Thomas) Welch 1773–1844 m. Nancy Ray 1776–1867
    1. 1. James (M.) Welch 1818– m. Anna (D.) Smith 1819–1917
      1. 1. George (W. C.) Welch 1856–1916 m. Nancey (J) Scott 1860–1930
        1. 1. Samuel (Thomas) Welch 1886–1939 m. Lucy (J) Emberton 1882–1953
        2. 2. George (Raymond) Welch 1901–1970 m. Maggie (Elizbeth) Milburn 1906–1960
        3. 3. Ella (Olene) Welch 1898–1970 m. Leonard (Russell) Wilson 1896–1990
        4. 4. James (Braska) Welch 1884–1963 m. Lowvisa (J) Kingery 1888–1972 m. Rossie Welch 1889–
        5. 5. Nora (M.) Welch 1885– m. John (R.) Williams 1875–
        6. 6. Clarence (Leslie) Welch 1894–1948 m. Ada (L) Hale 1896–1974
        7. 7. William (H) Welch 1899–
        8. 8. Honor (Glint) Welch 1904–1950 m. Milo (Thomas) Biggers 1894–1976
        9. 9. Ollie (V) Welch 1909–1951
        10. 10. A. (E.) Welch 1880–
        11. 11. Ellis (K) Welsh 1881–1946
      2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Welch 1860–1930 m. King (David) Horton 1856–1924 m. Jasper Iventh 1849–1931
        1. 1. George (Washington) Horton 1880–1952 m. Martha (Leona) Smith 1882– m. Lena (Cochrane) Vaughn 1897–1977
        2. 2. Sinia (M) Horton 1883– m. Robert (H) Gilbert 1882–
        3. 3. Sarah Horton 1884–1947
        4. 4. Jessie Horton 1885–1942 m. Mary (Elizabeth) McKnight 1889–1986
        5. 5. Albert Horton 1895–1964
        6. 6. Clarence Horton 1895–
        7. 7. Rebeca Horton 1898–
        8. 8. Willie (William) Horton 1892–1956 m. Lassie (L) Smith 1894–1927 m. Verda Horton 1911–
        9. 9. Walter (Claiborne) Horton 1900–1978
      3. 3. John (Newton) Welch 1845–1915 m. Almasine (Powell) Neagle 1848–1918 m. Sarah (Jane) Washington 1848–1937
        1. 1. Lon (Allen) Welch 1886–1939 m. Elma Humes 1899–1916
        2. 2. Charley Miller 1866–
        3. 3. William (T.) Welch 1869–
        4. 4. Fanny (M.) Welch 1872–
        5. 5. Julie (A) Welch 1882–
        6. 6. Sam (Wheeler) Welch 1884–1954 m. Annie (Arzona) Emberton 1885–
        7. 7. Charlie (Blufford) Welch 1888–1966
        8. 8. John (Alexander) Welch 1880–1949 m. Bertie (A) Spencer 1886–1975
        9. 9. Eddie Wilch 1881–
        10. 10. Robert (Edgar) Welch 1884–1955 m. Mary Bays 1884–1974
      4. 4. Gilly (Ann) Welch 1845– m. Jacob Williams 1829– m. J (R) Deviney 1836–
        1. 1. Paulina (J.) Williams 1870–1951 m. Leander (Benson) Sisson 1855–1929
        2. 2. James (Jacob) Williams 1871– m. America (Mary) Kinchen 1886–1963
        3. 3. Luciner Williams 1874–
        4. 4. Liza (E.) Williams 1877– m. William (A) Hargroves 1873–
        5. 5. Collumbus (G) Williams 1879–1941 m. Ellen (Matilda) Hayes 1878–1964 m. Nancey (Eureka) Williams 1882–
      5. 5. Josephine (Z.) Welch 1847–
      6. 6. Sarah (Lucetta) Welch 1849–1912 m. William (O.) Woods 1841–1900
        1. 1. Lucy (Frances) Woods 1877–1949 m. Wm Sanders 1875–
        2. 2. Melvina Woods 1879–1951
        3. 3. Georgia (Annie) Woods 1890–1968
        4. 4. Ollie Woods 1890–1973
      7. 7. Samuel (T.) Welch 1853– m. Sarah (M) Alvis 1859–
        1. 1. Willie Bullock 1878–
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Welch 1880–1944 m. William (Lawson) Basil 1870–1946
        3. 3. James (Robert) Welch 1881–1950 m. Rosetta (Z) Hale 1885–1957
      8. 8. Martha (M.) Welch 1862–
    2. 2. Francis Welch 1819–1880 m. John Bray 1818–1890
      1. 1. John (T.) Bray 1860–1932
      2. 2. George Bray 1853–1917
      3. 3. Elizabeth Bray 1843–1930
      4. 4. Allen (H) Bray 1858–1859
      5. 5. Sarah (Frances) Bray 1855–1890
      6. 6. Jane Bray 1844–1915
      7. 7. Lewis (Wilson) Bray 1846–1927
      8. 8. Harrison Bray 1848–1892
      9. 9. Mary Bray 1841–1912
      10. 10. Anderson Bray 1851–1919
      11. 11. William (H.) Bray 1864–
    3. 3. Robert Welch 1800–1854 m. Jane Crawford 1801–1869
      1. 1. Robert Welch 1840–
      2. 2. James (Crawford) Welch 1822–1895 m. Zariah Coleman 1830–1902
        1. 1. James (Bruce) Welch 1866–1947 m. Martha (May) Welch 1869–1954
        2. 2. John (Pende) Welch 1851–1927 m. Martha (Josephine) Welch 1854–1950
        3. 3. Alice Welch 1853–1946 m. Alexander (Anderson) Turple 1854–1921
        4. 4. Lola (May) Welch 1864–1949 m. Daniel (M) Hackett 1866–
        5. 5. Florence (Dolly) Welch 1869–1955 m. Thomas (H.) Ullrey 1860–1932
        6. 6. Charles (Clay) Welch 1874–
      3. 3. William (Hibbit) Welch 1833–1911
      4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Welch 1828–1902 m. William Comer 1814–1887
        1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) York 1865–1910 m. Sarah (Ellen) Sossaman 1866–1955
        2. 2. James (Shannon) Comer 1865–1959 m. Lula Wood 1890–1938
        3. 3. Samuel (P.) Comer 1858–1890
        4. 4. Mattie (Jane) Comer 1851–1889
        5. 5. Grizzella Comer 1856–1880
        6. 6. Houghston (C.) Comer 1861–1880
        7. 7. Johnnie Comer 1869–
        8. 8. Garrett (W.) Comer 1874–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) Welch 1822–1849
      6. 6. John (D.) Welch 1820–1844
      7. 7. Samuel (T.) Welch 1837–1868
    4. 4. Amanda Welch 1803–
    5. 5. Talbert (P.) Welch 1822–1867 m. Elizabeth (J.) Mulkey 1826–1895
      1. 1. John (Newton) Welch 1844–
      2. 2. Harmon (H.) Welch 1856–
  2. 2. Joseph Welch 1772–1865

Thomas Welch's Timeline

12 Records

1732
1732
Birth of Thomas Welch in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1750
1750-1930
Age 18
Thomas Welch resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1762
7 Aug 1762
Age 30
Thomas Welch resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, Pennsylvania
1770
1770
Age 38
Thomas Welch resided here in Kennett, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Kennett, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
1782
1782
Age 50
Thomas Welch resided here in Rutherford County, NC
Rutherford County, NC
1787
1787
Age 55
Thomas Welch resided here in Johnsons District, Wilkes County, NC
Johnsons District, Wilkes County, NC
1789
1789
Age 57
Thomas Welch resided here in No Township Listed, Madison County, KY
No Township Listed, Madison County, KY
1790
1790
Age 58
Thomas Welch resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1793
21 August 1793
Age 61
Death of Thomas Welch in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
1821
1821
Age 89
Thomas Welch resided here in Madison, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Madison, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1833
1833
Age 101
Thomas Welch resided here in West Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
West Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 104
Thomas Welch resided here in White, Tennessee, United States
White, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New Jersey; Year: 1749; Page Number: 178
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 166 : 1921

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New Jersey; Year: 1749; Page Number: 178

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750-1930
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: History of Buncombe County, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1762
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Kennett, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Rutherford County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Johnsons District, Wilkes County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Madison County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Lincoln, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 117; Image: 76; Family History Library Film: 0568147
    [2] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 304; Image: 510; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Madison, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: West Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar
    [2] U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: White, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Notes and queries : historical, biographical and genealogical, chiefly relating to interior Pennsylvania, [1st-2d ser., v. 1-2

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 August 1793
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 166 : 1921
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