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William Cantrell 1757–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1757

Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1837

Death Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Father: Joseph Cantrell

Mother: Jemina Mitchell

Spouse(s): Hester Dickey

Children(s): Rachel Cantrell, Hannah Cantrell, Henrietta Cantrell, Joseph Cantrell, Polley Cantrell, Sarah Cantrell, Katy Cantrell, Nancy Cantrell, Catherine Cantrell

The story of William Cantrell began in 1757 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA. In 1820, William Cantrell resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. William Cantrell married Hester Dickey, and had children including Catherine Cantrell, Hannah Cantrell, Henrietta Cantrell, Joseph Cantrell, Katy Cantrell, Nancy Cantrell, Polley Polly Cantrell, Rachel Cantrell, Sarah Or Sally Cantrell. William Cantrell passed away in 1837 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Cantrell began in 1757 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1820, William Cantrell resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • William Cantrell married Hester Dickey, and had children including Catherine Cantrell, Hannah Cantrell, Henrietta Cantrell, Joseph Cantrell, Katy Cantrell, Nancy Cantrell, Polley Polly Cantrell, Rachel Cantrell, Sarah Or Sally Cantrell.
  • William Cantrell passed away in 1837 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Cantrell
1726–1804
Birth Location: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jemina Mitchell
1726–1803
Birth Location: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
JM

Spouses(s)

Hester Dickey
1760–1833
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
HD

Children(s)

Rachel Cantrell
1788–1867
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
RC
Hannah Cantrell
1779–1860
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
HC
Henrietta Cantrell
1796–1837
Birth Location: , Caswell, North Carolina, USA
HC
Joseph Cantrell
1791–1863
Birth Location: Anderson, Caswell Co. North Carolina
JC
Polley Cantrell
1785–1833
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
PC
Sarah Cantrell
1793–1833
Birth Location: Caswell Co. North Carolina
SC
Katy Cantrell
–1833
Birth Location: –
KC
Nancy Cantrell
1782–1810
Birth Location: Caswell Co. North Carolina
NC
Catherine Cantrell
1790–1833
Birth Location: Caswell Co. North Carolina
CC

William Cantrell's Ancestors

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William Cantrell
1757–1837
Birth Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Joseph Cantrell
1726–1804
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
Jemina Mitchell
1726–1803
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cantrell's Descendants

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William Cantrell (1757–1837) m. Hester Dickey (1760–10 Jul 1833)
  1. 1. Rachel Cantrell 1788–1867 m. George (Turner) Martin 1784–1872
    1. 1. George (Williamson) Martin 1819–1896
    2. 2. Thomas (T. Martin) Dr 1827–1851
    3. 3. John (Henry) Martin 1824–1825
    4. 4. Henrietta (Cantrell) Martin 1815–1862 m. Azariah (Graves) Morton 1804–1883
      1. 1. George (Washington) Morton 1846–1923 m. Nancy (Rebecca) Scott 1847–1912
        1. 1. Thomas (Graves) Morton 1873–1949
        2. 2. Lula (May) Morton 1884–1968
        3. 3. Annie (Elizabeth) Morton 1868–1948
        4. 4. Ninna (Cantrell) Morton 1870–1947 m. Claude (Lee) Wynn 1871–1951
        5. 5. Mary (Scott) Morton 1871–1939
        6. 6. Naomi (Frances) Morton 1875–1947
        7. 7. Martha (Rebecca) Morton 1876–1898
        8. 8. George (Dickey) Morton 1878–1963
        9. 9. Paul (Crawford) Morton 1880–1950
        10. 10. Amanda (Jane) Morton 1882–1975
        11. 11. John (Bachman) Morton 1886–1938
        12. 12. Sue (Ella) Morton 1890–1972
      2. 2. Rachel (Ann) Morton 1838–1884
      3. 3. Mary (Frances) Morton 1840–1905
      4. 4. Hettie (Elizabeth) Morton 1849–1891
      5. 5. Martha (W) Morton 1853–1877
      6. 6. Nancy (Dickie) Morton 1856–1889
      7. 7. Thomas (F) Morton 1862–1863
      8. 8. Allen Morton 1862–1863
      9. 9. Julianna (Frances Morton) Akins 1844–1916
    5. 5. Frances (Gertrude) Walker 1814–1885 m. Philip (Thomas Walker) Sr 1808–1855
      1. 1. George (Levi) Walker 1841–1914
      2. 2. Rachel (A) Walker 1834–1848
      3. 3. William (H) Walker 1836–1851
      4. 4. James (S) Walker 1842–1862
      5. 5. Albert (Anderson) Walker 1845–1907
      6. 6. Hattie Walker 1852–
      7. 7. Margaret (Frances) Walker 1839–1914 m. James (M) Hurdle 1831–1902
        1. 1. Monroe Hurdle 1880–1939
        2. 2. Rose Hurdle 1857–1925
        3. 3. Susan (C Hurdle) (Herndon) 1866–1903
        4. 4. Charles (William) Hurdle 1873–1919
        5. 5. Bruce (Lafayette) Hurdle 1859–1928
        6. 6. Martha (Ann "Mattie") Hurdle 1872–1900 m. James (Sidney) Foster 1865–1936
        7. 7. James (Lee) Hurdle 1864–1930
        8. 8. John (M) Hurdle 1867–1883
        9. 9. Junius (Phillip) Hurdle 1880–1939
        10. 10. Sarah ("Sallie" Hurdle) (Walker) 1875–1919
        11. 11. Mary (Margaret"Minnie" Hurdle) (Smith) 1877–1936
        12. 12. Rachel (Frances "Fannie") Hurdle 1869–1933
        13. 13. Mary ((Mollie) J.) Hurdle 1863–1904
      8. 8. Phillip (Thomas Walker) Jr 1855–1938
      9. 9. Martha (J. Walker NM) NC 1848–1918
      10. 10. Henrietta (Ann) Walker 1849–1928
      11. 11. Susan (Hattie) Walker 1854–1918
      12. 12. Albert Walker 1845–
    6. 6. Charity Martin 1813–1875 m. Henry (Lee) Pope 1808–1892
      1. 1. William (M.) Pope 1837–1913
      2. 2. Sarah (E) Pope 1848–1927
      3. 3. John (W) Pope 1853–1916
      4. 4. Martin (M) Pope 1838–1921
      5. 5. Isabella (M) Pope 1848–1918
      6. 6. Aaron Pope 1844–1881
      7. 7. Phoebe (Jane) Pope 1851–1940
    7. 7. Annie (D. (Nanny)) Martin 1830–1855 m. Dr. (Benjamin Franklin) Graham 1824–1871
      1. 1. Thomas (Martin) Graham 1854–1925
    8. 8. Martha (Saline Selene) Martin 1819–1860 m. John (M) Armstrong 1818–1890
      1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Armstrong 1851–1932 m. Joseph (Reid) Gaston 1852–1936
        1. 1. Jasper (Grady Gaston) Sr 1894–1968 m. Mary (Adaline) Hanks 1897–1984
        2. 2. John (Armstrong) Gaston 1892–1966
      2. 2. John (Matthew) Armstrong 1845–1927
      3. 3. George (Martin) Armstrong 1847–1907
      4. 4. Dixon Armstrong 1850–
      5. 5. Jasper (Logan) Armstrong 1857–1933
      6. 6. Martha Armstrong 1845–
  2. 2. Hannah Cantrell 1779–1860
  3. 3. Henrietta Cantrell 1796–1837
  4. 4. Joseph Cantrell 1791–1863
  5. 5. Polley ((Polly)) Cantrell 1785–1833
  6. 6. Sarah (or Sally) Cantrell 1793–1833
  7. 7. Katy Cantrell –1833
  8. 8. Nancy Cantrell 1782–1810
  9. 9. Catherine Cantrell 1790–1833

William Cantrell's Timeline

4 Records

1757
1757
Birth of William Cantrell in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 63
William Cantrell resided here in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1837
1837
Age 80
Death of William Cantrell in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1839
1839
Age 82
William Cantrell - Probate in Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Caswell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Caswell, North Carolina; Page: 51; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Caswell County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Caswell, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Caswell County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Caswell, North Carolina
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