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William Riley "Billy" Cantrell 1809–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jul 1809

Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 5 Feb 1885

Death Location: Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Cantrell

Mother: Mary Adkins

Spouse(s): Constance Magness

Children(s): Samantha Cantrell, Eliab Cantrell, Mary Cantrell, Bethel Cantrell, Martha Cantrell, Daniel Cantrell, Jackson Cantrell, Susan Cantrell, John Cantrell, Madison Cantrell, Charlotte Cantrell, Richard Cantrell, Perry Sr

In 1809, William Riley "Billy" Cantrell entered the world in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, born to John Johnny Flat Cantrell And Mary Adkins. In 1840, William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided in De Kalb, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided in District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA. William Riley "Billy" Cantrell married Constance Maud Magness, and had children including Bethel Magness Cantrell, Charlotte Blaine Cantrell, Daniel Wadkins Cantrell, Eliab B Cantrell, Jackson Leroy Cantrell, John Javis Cantrell, Madison Hall Cantrell, Martha Jane Cantrell, Mary Ann Cantrell, Perry Green Cantrell Sr, Richard M Cantrell, Samantha E Cantrell, Susan Cantrell. William Riley "Billy" Cantrell passed away in 1885 in Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1809, William Riley "Billy" Cantrell entered the world in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, born to John Johnny Flat Cantrell And Mary Adkins.
  • In 1840, William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided in De Kalb, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided in District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Riley "Billy" Cantrell married Constance Maud Magness, and had children including Bethel Magness Cantrell, Charlotte Blaine Cantrell, Daniel Wadkins Cantrell, Eliab B Cantrell, Jackson Leroy Cantrell, John Javis Cantrell, Madison Hall Cantrell, Martha Jane Cantrell, Mary Ann Cantrell, Perry Green Cantrell Sr, Richard M Cantrell, Samantha E Cantrell, Susan Cantrell.
  • William Riley "Billy" Cantrell passed away in 1885 in Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cantrell
1772–1845
Birth Location: Danbury, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Adkins
1774–1850
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Constance Magness
1815–1904
Birth Location: Warren County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Samantha Cantrell
1848–1931
Birth Location: Kaltonburg, De kalb County, Tennessee, USA
SC
Eliab Cantrell
1832–1868
Birth Location: Keltonburg, De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
EC
Mary Cantrell
1837–1896
Birth Location: Warren, Tennessee, United States
MC
Bethel Cantrell
1841–1920
Birth Location: Keltonburg, De kalb County, Tennessee, USA
BC
Martha Cantrell
1845–1940
Birth Location: Kaltonburg, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
MC
Daniel Cantrell
1843–1928
Birth Location: Kaltonburg, De kalb County, Tennessee, USA
DC
Jackson Cantrell
1849–1906
Birth Location: Keltonburg, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
JC
Susan Cantrell
1840–1880
Birth Location: De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
SC
John Cantrell
1835–1895
Birth Location: Kaltonburg, De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
JC
Madison Cantrell
1859–1935
Birth Location: Kaltonburg, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
MC
Charlotte Cantrell
1856–1889
Birth Location: Keltonburg, Dekalb County, Tennessee, USA
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Richard Cantrell
1854–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Perry Sr
1832–1918
Birth Location: Keltonburg, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
PS

William Cantrell's Ancestors

Self
William Cantrell
1809–1885
Birth Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Parents
John "Johnny Flat" Cantrell
1772–1845
Danbury, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Mary Adkins
1774–1850
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Adkins
1750–1840
of Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Malissa (Lucy Etta) Watson
1753–1799
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cantrell's Descendants

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William (Riley "Billy") Cantrell (28 Jul 1809–5 Feb 1885) m. Constance (Maud) Magness (15 May 1815–18 Aug 1904)
  1. 1. Samantha (E) Cantrell 1848–1931
  2. 2. Eliab (B) Cantrell 1832–1868
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Cantrell 1837–1896
  4. 4. Bethel (Magness) Cantrell 1841–1920
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Cantrell 1845–1940
  6. 6. Daniel (Wadkins) Cantrell 1843–1928
  7. 7. Jackson (Leroy) Cantrell 1849–1906
  8. 8. Susan Cantrell 1840–1880
  9. 9. John (Javis) Cantrell 1835–1895
  10. 10. Madison (Hall) Cantrell 1859–1935
  11. 11. Charlotte (Blaine) Cantrell 1856–1889
  12. 12. Richard (M) Cantrell 1854–
  13. 13. Perry (Green Cantrell) Sr 1832–1918 m. Nancy (Emeline) Given 1836–1864 m. Amanda James 1845–1919
    1. 1. Mary (T.) Cantrell 1872–1953
    2. 2. Laura Cantrell 1878–1954
    3. 3. William (C) Cantrell 1875–1876
    4. 4. Infant ((2)) Cantrell 1876–1876
    5. 5. Davietta Cantrell 1882–1931
    6. 6. Leroy (J.) Cantrell 1874–1945
    7. 7. Perry (Green Cantrell) Jr 1880–1964
    8. 8. John (Bluford Hall) Cantrell 1859–1950 m. Marguerita"Maggie" (Elizabeth) Pitts 1867–1905 m. Lidie Givens 1877–1954
      1. 1. Amanda (Mary) Cantrell 1893–1948
      2. 2. Jessie (M) Cantrell 1907–1995
      3. 3. John Cantrell 1914–1980
      4. 4. Lela Givins 1900–1984
      5. 5. Maupin Givens 1901–1986
      6. 6. Ervin Cantrell 1892–
      7. 7. Bertha (Mae) Cantrell 1887–1918
      8. 8. Eunice (Emoline) Cantrell 1889–
      9. 9. Irvin Cantrell 1891–
    9. 9. Infant ((1)) Cantrell 1876–1876
    10. 10. Malissa Cantrell 1865–1865
    11. 11. Owen (L.) Cantrell 1867–1883
    12. 12. John (Mack) Cantrell 1869–1950 m. Ellen (E) Cantrell 1887–1973
      1. 1. Wilfred Cantrell 1920–2003
      2. 2. Rebecca (L) Cantrell 1905–1987
      3. 3. Henry (Perry) Cantrell 1908–1976
      4. 4. Doyle (Mack) Cantrell 1912–1992
      5. 5. Johnie (O) Cantrell 1916–2012
      6. 6. Jack (Guydell) Cantrell 1922–2010
    13. 13. Ider (Tennessee) Cantrell 1867–1960 m. Burel (Wilson) McReynolds 1851–1935
      1. 1. Marvin McReynolds 1896–1897
      2. 2. Esther (L) Mcreynolds 1900–1901
      3. 3. Twin (Daughter 1) McReynolds 1903–1903
      4. 4. Stillborn McReynolds 1902–1902
      5. 5. Allen (Wilson) McReynolds 1897–1973 m. Sallie (Lou) Tomberlen 1900–1933 m. Nellie Orvetta 1905–2000
        1. 1. Josephine (Allen) McReynolds 1919–1921
        2. 2. Tola (Ellen) McReynolds 1948–2007
      6. 6. Willie (M) McReynolds 1902–1965 m. Isic (F) Walace 1896–1973
        1. 1. Burrel (Weldon Wallace) Sr 1921–2005 m. Lettie (Louise "Pete") Brown –2015
        2. 2. Glynn (Dale) Wallace 1923–1995
      7. 7. Infant (Daughter) McReynolds 1903–1903
      8. 8. Stillborn McReynolds 1904–1904
      9. 9. Birley McReynolds 1898–1899

William Cantrell's Timeline

7 Records

1809
28 Jul 1809
Birth of William Riley "Billy" Cantrell in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 31
William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided here in De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided here in District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided here in District 6, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
District 6, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided here in District 6, Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
William Riley "Billy" Cantrell resided here in District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
1885
5 Feb 1885
Age 76
Death of William Riley "Billy" Cantrell in Keltonburg, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
Keltonburg, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1809
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1247; Page: 120; Family History Library Film: 805247
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: M432_876; Page: 82B; Image: 296
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: 520; Page: 243; Family History Library Film: 0024543

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: M432_876; Page: 82B; Image: 296

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, De Kalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1247; Page: 120; Family History Library Film: 805247

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 168A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Page: 158A; Enumeration District: 029

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Keltonburg, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Cantrill-Cantrell genealogy : a record of the descendants of Richard Cantrill, who was a reside
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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