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WILLIAM CreightoN 1779–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1779

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland

Death Date: 27 Jan 1862

Death Location: Westville Center, Franklin County, New York, United States of America

Father: ROBERT Creighton

Mother: Mary moncreif

Spouse(s): electra chamberlin, Martha Creighton

Children(s): George Creighton, Elizabeth Creighton, David Creighton, Martha Creighton, Maria Creighton, William Creighton, Robert Creighton, Jane Cowan, JOHN CreightoN

In 1779, WILLIAM CreightoN entered the world in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland, born to Robert Creighton And Mary Moncreif. In 1810, WILLIAM CreightoN resided in Hebron, Washington, New York, United States. WILLIAM CreightoN married Electra Chamberlin, Martha Creighton, and had children including David Creighton, Elizabeth Creighton, George Creighton, Jane C Creighton Cowan, John Creighton, Maria Creighton, Martha Creighton, Robert Creighton, William Creighton. WILLIAM CreightoN passed away in 1862 in Westville Center, Franklin County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1779, WILLIAM CreightoN entered the world in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland, born to Robert Creighton And Mary Moncreif.
  • In 1810, WILLIAM CreightoN resided in Hebron, Washington, New York, United States.
  • WILLIAM CreightoN married Electra Chamberlin, Martha Creighton, and had children including David Creighton, Elizabeth Creighton, George Creighton, Jane C Creighton Cowan, John Creighton, Maria Creighton, Martha Creighton, Robert Creighton, William Creighton.
  • WILLIAM CreightoN passed away in 1862 in Westville Center, Franklin County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

ROBERT Creighton
1750–1820
Birth Location: , , , Scotland
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Mary moncreif
1751–1820
Birth Location: North, , , Ireland
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Spouses(s)

electra chamberlin
1777–1843
Birth Location: –
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Martha Creighton
1774–1843
Birth Location: Salem, Washington, New York, USA
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Children(s)

George Creighton
1822–1899
Birth Location: Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York, United States of America
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Elizabeth Creighton
1814–1875
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
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David Creighton
1807–1878
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, USA
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Martha Creighton
1819–1881
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, USA
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Maria Creighton
1812–1875
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, USA
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William Creighton
1810–1875
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, USA
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Robert Creighton
1804–1876
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, USA
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Jane Cowan
1802–1868
Birth Location: Ft Covington, Franklin, New York, USA
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JOHN CreightoN
1805–1893
Birth Location: Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York, United States of America
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WILLIAM CreightoN's Ancestors

Self
WILLIAM CreightoN
1779–1862
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Parents
ROBERT Creighton
1750–1820
, , , Scotland
Mary moncreif
1751–1820
North, , , Ireland
Grandparents
Lord (William) Creighton
1720–1775
Edinburgh, Scotland
William Moncrieff
1721–1791
Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Catherine Wellwood
1722–
Great-Grandparents
william crichton
1699–1768
Lady Gordon
1709–1755
William MONCRIEF
1704–1792
Robert Touch'
1692–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Dalrymple-Crichton
1678–1744
Penelope Crichton
1682–1742
Mary Leslie
1692–1710
Mathew Moncrief
1645–1708
Margaret Mitchell
1660–1739
Robert Wellwood
1649–
Catherine Denholm
1652–

WILLIAM CreightoN's Descendants

1.
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WILLIAM CreightoN (1779–27 Jan 1862) m. electra chamberlin (1777–1843) m. Martha Creighton (1774–23 February 1843)
  1. 1. George Creighton 1822–1899 m. Amaretta CHAMBERLAIN 1831–1889 m. Electra Chamberlain 1854–1876
    1. 1. Daniel (R) Creighton 1855–1917
    2. 2. Carah Creighton 1863–
    3. 3. Willam Creighton 1869–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Creighton 1814–1875
  3. 3. David Creighton 1807–1878 m. Isabella (W) Rea 1816–1895
    1. 1. John (Rea) Creighton 1836–1908
    2. 2. Martha (Ann) Creighton 1857–1859
    3. 3. George (M.) Creighton 1842–1905
    4. 4. Edward (H.) Creighton 1847–1921
    5. 5. William (Alexander) Creighton 1840–1921
    6. 6. David (W.) Creighton 1845–
    7. 7. Ellen (M) Creighton 1852–1933
    8. 8. Ellmitt Creighton 1852–
  4. 4. Martha Creighton 1819–1881
  5. 5. Maria Creighton 1812–1875
  6. 6. William Creighton 1810–1875
  7. 7. Robert Creighton 1804–1876 m. Charlotte KINCAID 1806–1883
    1. 1. George (W) Creighton 1838–1841
    2. 2. Martha (J.) Creighton 1835–1917
    3. 3. Maria Creighton 1835–1932
    4. 4. Margaret Creighton 1842–1915
    5. 5. Sarah Creighton 1849–
    6. 6. Mary Creighton 1836–
    7. 7. Armenia Creighton 1851–1934
  8. 8. Jane (C Creighton -) Cowan 1802–1868
  9. 9. JOHN CreightoN 1805–1893 m. Mary Creighton 1807–1879
    1. 1. William (A) CREIGHTON 1832–1916 m. Augusta (L) Quaw 1834–1922 m. lola knapp 1879–1920
      1. 1. Charles (Leslie) CREIGHTON 1857–1948
      2. 2. Walter (B) CREIGHTON 1858–1860
      3. 3. Henry (H) Creighton 1867–1925
      4. 4. John (Barber) Creighton 1871–1954
      5. 5. Marion (Althea) Creighton 1878–1964
      6. 6. charles (leland) crayton 1904–1978 m. elfreda (catherine) koch 1901–
      7. 7. hersal crayton 1905–1992
      8. 8. martha (jane) crayton 1907– m. walter (b) cook 1904–
      9. 9. william crayton 1912–1953
    2. 2. Martha (E) CREIGHTON 1833–1851
    3. 3. Ann (Marie) Hoyt 1840–1891 m. Thaddeus (G) Hoyt 1837–1914
      1. 1. Carrie (M) Hoyt 1861–1949 m. T. (Alfred) Quaile 1861–1893 m. Charles (E.) Stewart 1870–1917
      2. 2. Freddie Hoyt 1863–1866
      3. 3. Ettie Hoyt 1867–1870
    4. 4. Cordelia (M) CREIGHTON 1848–1913 m. Donald (J) Stewart 1839–
    5. 5. John (Alexander) Creighton 1851–1936 m. Chestine (E) McMillan 1856–1939 m. Tina (E) Creighton 1853–
      1. 1. Garland (J) Creighton 1885–1979 m. Martha (Jane) Cushman 1882–1962 m. Esther Lampman 1885–1974
        1. 1. Ethyl (Bessie) Creighton 1916–1916
    6. 6. ALEXANDER CreightoN 1847–1860 m. Elizabeth (C) Creighton 1849–1930
      1. 1. Charles (A) Creighton 1871–1950 m. Ann (Strong) McChesney 1878–1952
        1. 1. Dorothy (Ann) Creighton 1901–1937 m. Harold (Jerome) Frank 1899–1971
        2. 2. Charles (Alexander Creighton) Jr 1908–1966
      2. 2. Anna (Rose) Creighton 1871–1949 m. CHARLES (Robert) ShorT 1866–1912
        1. 1. Newman (A "Buster") Short 1902–1957 m. Lillian (Cecille) Widlitz 1906–2001
        2. 2. Elis (E) Short 1900–1973 m. Walter (Patrick) Cummings 1890–1952
        3. 3. Reginald Short 1894–1983 m. HAZEL (Ida) AlleN 1896–1992
      3. 3. Mary (Gertrude) Crieghton 1868–1935 m. James (L) Fay 1863–1948
        1. 1. Charles (Creighton) Fay 1899–
        2. 2. Mary (Gertrude) Fay 1902–1999

WILLIAM CreightoN's Timeline

11 Records

1779
1779
Birth of WILLIAM CreightoN in Hebron, Washington County, New York, United States of America
Hebron, Washington County, New York, United States of America
1779
1779
Birth of WILLIAM CreightoN in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
1810
1810
Age 31
WILLIAM CreightoN resided here in Hebron, Washington, New York, United States
Hebron, Washington, New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 41
WILLIAM CreightoN resided here in Franklin, New York, United States
Franklin, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
WILLIAM CreightoN resided here in Fort Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
Fort Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
1840
1840
Age 61
WILLIAM CreightoN resided here in Franklin, New York, United States
Franklin, New York, United States
1850
1850
Age 71
WILLIAM CreightoN resided here in Fort Covington, Franklin, New York
Fort Covington, Franklin, New York
1860
1860
Age 81
WILLIAM CreightoN resided here in Fort Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
Fort Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
1862
12/1/1862
Age 83
Death of WILLIAM CreightoN in Westville, Franklin County, New York, United States
Westville, Franklin County, New York, United States
1862
1 Dec 1862
Age 83
Death of WILLIAM CreightoN in Westville, Franklin, New York, USA
Westville, Franklin, New York, USA
1862
27 Jan 1862
Age 83
Burial of WILLIAM CreightoN in Westville Center, Franklin County, New York, United States of America
Westville Center, Franklin County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Hebron, Washington County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Roll: ; Page: 475; Image: 483.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Roll: M432_505; Page: 188; Image: 372.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] New York, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Hebron, Washington, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Hebron, Washington, New York; Roll: 30; Page: 386; Family History Number: 0181384; Image: 00315.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Franklin, New York; Roll: M33_66; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Archive Collection Number: A3; Roll: 3; Page: 179; Line: 17
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Roll: M432_505; Page: 188; Image: 372.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Archive Collection Number: A12; Roll: 12; Page: 11; Line: 23; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fort Covington, Franklin, New York; Roll: ; Page: 475; Image: 483.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1211862
    Event Place: Westville, Franklin County, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1862
    Event Place: Westville, Franklin, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1862
    Event Place: Westville Center, Franklin County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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