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William Anderson "Black Will" Cross 1833 – 1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1833

Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 27 OCT 1910

Death Location: Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Father: Jesse Cross

Mother: Susannah Hicks

Spouse(s): Martha Cross

Children(s): Hugh Cross, Jesse Cross, Florence Cross, Matilda Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Eliza Cross, Rieston Cross, Edna Cross, Ida Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Preston Cross, Royston Cross

The story of William Anderson "Black Will" Cross began in 1833 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. William Anderson "Black Will" Cross married Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross, and had children including Hugh H. Cross, Jesse M. Cross, Florence Cross, Matilda E. Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Eliza Catherine Cross, Rieston Cross, Edna Florence Cross, Ida Hannah Cross, Braxton Bragg Cross, Jenny S. Cross, Preston Cross, Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross. William Anderson "Black Will" Cross passed away in 1910 in Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Anderson "Black Will" Cross began in 1833 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Anderson "Black Will" Cross married Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross, and had children including Hugh H. Cross, Jesse M. Cross, Florence Cross, Matilda E. Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Eliza Catherine Cross, Rieston Cross, Edna Florence Cross, Ida Hannah Cross, Braxton Bragg Cross, Jenny S. Cross, Preston Cross, Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross.
  • William Anderson "Black Will" Cross passed away in 1910 in Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Cross
1787 – 1872
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
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Susannah Hicks
1790 – 1869
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Martha Cross
1834 – 1918
Birth Location: Tennessee
MC

Children(s)

Hugh Cross
1855 – 1942
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
HC
Jesse Cross
1857 – 1862
Birth Location: Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tennessee
JC
Florence Cross
1859 –
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee
FC
Matilda Cross
1860 – 1903
Birth Location: Tennessee
MC
Braxton Cross
1862 –
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee
BC
Jenny Cross
1864 –
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee
JC
Eliza Cross
1864 – 1864
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee
EC
Rieston Cross
1865 –
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee
RC
Edna Cross
1865 – 1923
Birth Location: Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
EC
Ida Cross
1867 – 1949
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
IC
Braxton Cross
1871 – 1963
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BC
Jenny Cross
1873 – 1957
Birth Location: Tennessee
JC
Preston Cross
1882 – 1961
Birth Location: Tennessee
PC
Royston Cross
1882 – 1961
Birth Location: , Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
RC

William Cross's Ancestors

Self
William Cross
1833 – 1910
Birth Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Jesse P. Cross
1787 – 1872
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Susannah ((Susie)) Hicks
1790 – 1869
Sullivan, Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cross's Descendants

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William (Anderson "Black Will") Cross (31 Jan 1833 – 27 OCT 1910) m. Martha (Catherine (DeVault)) Cross (Aug 1834 – 06 AUG 1918)
  1. 1. Hugh (H.) Cross (19 Nov 1855 – 30 Jun 1942)
  2. 2. Jesse (M.) Cross (22 Jul 1857 – 31 Aug 1862)
  3. 3. Florence Cross (Abt. 1859 – )
  4. 4. Matilda (E.) Cross (Abt 1860 – 21 May 1903)
  5. 5. Braxton Cross (Abt. 1862 – )
  6. 6. Jenny Cross (Abt. 1864 – )
  7. 7. Eliza (Catherine) Cross (03 Mar 1864 – 06 Jul 1864)
  8. 8. Rieston Cross (Abt. 1865 – )
  9. 9. Edna (Florence) Cross (29 Jul 1865 – 29 Nov 1923)
  10. 10. Ida (Hannah) Cross (31 Dec 1867 – 28 Jul 1949)
  11. 11. Braxton (Bragg) Cross (06 Jun 1871 – 24 Mar 1963)
  12. 12. Jenny (S.) Cross (12 Oct 1873 – 18 Jan 1957)
  13. 13. Preston Cross (Feb 1882 – 05 Dec 1961)
  14. 14. Royston (Hicks "Rice") Cross (06 Feb 1882 – 05 Dec 1961)

William Cross's Timeline

8 Records

1833
31 Jan 1833
Birth of William Anderson "Black Will" Cross in Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided here in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided here in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided here in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided here in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided here in Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 77
William Anderson "Black Will" Cross resided here in Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
27 OCT 1910
Age 77
Death of William Anderson "Black Will" Cross in Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1833
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 395A; Enumeration District: 019
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 457A; Family History Library Film: 553064
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241600
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 73; Family History Library Film: 805275
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1375535
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 897; Page: 52a
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 897; Page: 52a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 73; Family History Library Film: 805275

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 457A; Family History Library Film: 553064

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 395A; Enumeration District: 019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241600

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1375535

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Civil War Confederate Pension Applications Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 OCT 1910
    Event Place: Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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