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William Cunningham 1774–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1774

Birth Location: Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Mar 1860

Death Location: Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Father: William Cunningham

Mother: Susannah Wood

Spouse(s): Rachel Countiss

Children(s): Elizabeth Cunningham, Mary Cunningham, Nora Cunningham, Jonathan Cunningham, Timothy Cunningham, Peter Cunningham, William Cunningham

In 1774, William Cunningham entered the world in Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States, born to William Cunningham And Susannah Susan Wood. In 1850, William Cunningham resided in Johnson, Kentucky, USA. William Cunningham married Rachel Ann Countiss, and had children including Elizabeth Cunningham, Jonathan Cunningham, Mary Cunningham, Nora Cunningham, Peter Greene Cunningham, Timothy Cunningham, William Cunningham. William Cunningham passed away in 1860 in Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1774, William Cunningham entered the world in Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States, born to William Cunningham And Susannah Susan Wood.
  • In 1850, William Cunningham resided in Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Cunningham married Rachel Ann Countiss, and had children including Elizabeth Cunningham, Jonathan Cunningham, Mary Cunningham, Nora Cunningham, Peter Greene Cunningham, Timothy Cunningham, William Cunningham.
  • William Cunningham passed away in 1860 in Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cunningham
1742–1828
Birth Location: Prince Edward, Virginia, Britsh America
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Susannah Wood
1748–1833
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Countiss
1791–1856
Birth Location: Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Cunningham
1815–1882
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA
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Mary Cunningham
1816–
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
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Nora Cunningham
1818–
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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Jonathan Cunningham
1833–1863
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Timothy Cunningham
1838–1874
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
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Peter Cunningham
1820–1899
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
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William Cunningham
1830–
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA
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William Cunningham's Ancestors

Self
William Cunningham
1774–1860
Birth Place: Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Cunningham
1742–1828
Prince Edward, Virginia, Britsh America
Susannah (Susan) Wood
1748–1833
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Hugh DeCunningham
–1772
John Wood
1726–1790
Mary Caldwell
1748–1828
Great-Grandparents
Michael Wood
1648–1762
Margaret Campbell
1690–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cunningham's Descendants

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William Cunningham (18 Jan 1774–Mar 1860) m. Rachel (Ann) Countiss (22 May 1791–1856)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Cunningham 1815–1882 m. James (Patten) Elliott 1823–1863
    1. 1. Abraham (M) Elliott 1843–1902 m. Sarah (Jane) Walters 1864–1889 m. Drucilla Webb 1850–1883 m. Sarah (A) Bowe 1869– m. Rebecca Bevens 1850–1892
      1. 1. Spurgeon (T.) Elliott 1886–1941 m. Laura (Elizabeth) Elliott 1889–1953
        1. 1. Bertha (Ruth) Elliott 1920–2005 m. Raymond (Wilton) Jackson 1917–2002
        2. 2. Ruby (May) Elliott 1917–1963
        3. 3. Irene (E) Elliott 1911–1987 m. Arzie (Eugene) Neely 1911–1999
        4. 4. Walter (Eugene) Elliott 1915–1998 m. Clara (Mildred) Loomis 1915–1997 m. Walter (E) Elliott 1916–
        5. 5. June Elliott 1912–1995
        6. 6. Dorothy (F) Elliott 1923–2000 m. Jack Farrell 1922–1991
      2. 2. Bertha (Lee) Elliott 1888–1967 m. John (Kelly) Stratton 1882–1960
        1. 1. Arbey (Lloyd) Stratton 1917–1987
        2. 2. Hershel (Hatcher) Stratton 1914–1991
        3. 3. John (Kelly) Stratton 1911–1986
        4. 4. Haskel (N.) Stratton 1926–1993
        5. 5. Marvin Stratton 1906–1933
        6. 6. Opal Stratton 1908–1982
        7. 7. Windell (Elliott) Stratton 1927–2013
        8. 8. Peggy Stratton 1928–2014
        9. 9. Sibel Stratton 1914–
        10. 10. Ruby Stratton 1921–
        11. 11. Reba Stratton 1922–
        12. 12. Billy (M) Stratton 1925–
      3. 3. Margaret (E) Elliott 1868–1894
      4. 4. Thomas (Wilson) Elliott 1870–1937
      5. 5. Amanda Elliott 1874–
      6. 6. Mary (Angelena "Anne") Elliot 1874–1953 m. Johnathon (Dow) Richmond 1870–1947 m. John (D) Richmond 1871–1907
        1. 1. Gaylen (Chamber) Richmond 1892–1936
        2. 2. Arthur Richmond 1895–1965
        3. 3. Myrtle Richmond 1898–1985
      7. 7. Priscilla Elliott 1876–1956 m. Clayton (R.) Preston 1858–1933
        1. 1. J (Milo) Preston 1903–1981
        2. 2. Otto Preston 1899–1959
        3. 3. Otto Preston 1900–
      8. 8. David Elliott 1878–1946
      9. 9. John (Wesley) Elliott 1881–1969 m. Mary (Virgie) Brown 1883–1958
        1. 1. Marjorie Elliott 1907–1971
        2. 2. Beatrice Elliott 1905–1988
        3. 3. Lydia (L.) Elliott 1909–1965
        4. 4. John (C.) Elliott 1912–1993
        5. 5. David (Troy) Elliott 1914–1980 m. Rethel (Mae) Wann 1915–2003
        6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Elliott 1916–1962 m. Harley (Hugh) Myers 1912–1995
        7. 7. Hansel (Pete) Elliott 1918–1971
        8. 8. Angeline ("Ann") Elliott 1922–2004 m. Raymond (Cleveland) Hinkle 1922–2004
        9. 9. Robert (Lee) Elliott 1924–1989
        10. 10. Etta (May) Elliott 1927–2003 m. Duane (Scotty) Rogers 1922–1998
      10. 10. Louvada (Vada "Lavata") Elliott 1883–1943
      11. 11. Mayme (Marie) Elliott 1896–1988
        1. 1. Edward (Lee) Lauhon 1920–1975
      12. 12. Mandy (M.) Elliott 1872–
    2. 2. Jonathan (Walker) Elliott 1850–1925 m. Martha (Jane Caldona) Hill 1852–1936
      1. 1. Nancy (Annaliza “Nanny”) Elliott 1870–1958
      2. 2. James (Patton Patrick) Elliott 1872–1941 m. Martha (Marilla) Griffin 1878–1954
        1. 1. Mary (Eleandor) Elliott 1894–1980 m. Clyde (Dewitt) Daniel 1893–1973
      3. 3. Laura (Louise) Elliott 1874–1899
      4. 4. Spencer (Patrick Patten) Elliott 1876–1930
      5. 5. Mary (Jane Jenny) Elliott 1878–1962
      6. 6. Lillie (Mae) Elliott 1883–1951
      7. 7. Christopher (Columbus Lum) Elliott 1886–1964 m. Georgia (Emma) Hargrave 1885–1965
        1. 1. Rosey (Donnie) Elliott 1917–
        2. 2. Johnnie (Faye) Elliott 1918–1998
        3. 3. Rebekkah ("Beckie" Mae) Elliott 1909–1975
        4. 4. James ("Jim" William) Elliott 1911–1936
        5. 5. Nannie (Belle) Elliott 1922–1923
        6. 6. Marion (Lee) Elliott 1910–1990
        7. 7. Morrison (Collins) Elliott 1905–1977
      8. 8. Trinnie (Trinvillia) Elliott 1890–1973 m. James (Patton) McNeme 1887–1981
        1. 1. Grace (Louise) McNeme 1916–2000
        2. 2. Velma (Donie) McNeme 1912–1993
        3. 3. Frank McNeme 1906–1989
        4. 4. Annie (Jewel) McNeme 1908–
        5. 5. James (Arvil) McNeme 1920–1971
        6. 6. Dovie (Lorene) McNeme 1914–
        7. 7. Johnson (Spencer) McNeme 1910–1947
        8. 8. Odess (Vernon) McNeme 1922–2010 m. Cleo (Lela) Shuler 1931–2010
        9. 9. Martha (Nell) Roberts 1918–2012
      9. 9. Martha (Addilisa Adeline) Elliott 1892–1965
      10. 10. Louisa (Elizabeth) Elliott 1874–1899
    3. 3. James (L. William) Elliott 1841–1863
    4. 4. Thomas (Wilson) Elliott 1845–1939 m. Elizabeth (J.) Elliot 1852–
      1. 1. Minta (E.) Elliot 1867–
      2. 2. Sarah Elliott 1868–
    5. 5. Peter (Greene) Elliott 1848–1902
    6. 6. Arminita (B.) Elliott 1856–1856
    7. 7. George (Washington) Elliott 1861–1862
    8. 8. Joel (Jesse) Elliott 1853–1940
    9. 9. Alexander ((Bud)) Elliott 1857–1939
    10. 10. Mistie (B) Elliott 1855–1855
  2. 2. Mary Cunningham 1816–
  3. 3. Nora Cunningham 1818–
  4. 4. Jonathan Cunningham 1833–1863
  5. 5. Timothy Cunningham 1838–1874
  6. 6. Peter (Greene) Cunningham 1820–1899 m. Martha (Ann) Waller 1830–1897
    1. 1. Rachel (Ann) Cunningham 1852–1934 m. James (Morgan) Arrowood 1849–1922
      1. 1. Thomas (Jay) Arrowwood 1883–1972 m. Florence (May) EHELER 1887–1962
        1. 1. Lovera (Florence) Arrowwood 1911–1996 m. Raymond (Melvin "Bud") Homuth 1907–1994
        2. 2. Loretta (Frances) Arrowood 1907–1986
        3. 3. Walter (Jay) Arrowwood 1910–1991
        4. 4. Clayton (Norris) Arrowwood 1931–1951
        5. 5. Ellsworth (Morenzo) Arrowwood 1927–2003
        6. 6. Ruth (Annabel) Arrowwood 1921–1923
        7. 7. Clair (W) Arrowwood 1915–
        8. 8. Josephine (E) Arrowwood 1918–
        9. 9. Norval (Deweese) Arrowwood 1919–1970
        10. 10. Delvan (Lorain) Arrowwood 1925–1990
      2. 2. Peter (S.) Arrowood 1887–1951
      3. 3. Louisa (Jane) Arrowood 1880–1904
      4. 4. Mary (Ida) Arrowwood 1876–1899
      5. 5. Garret (Lee) Arrowood 1887–1910
      6. 6. Frances (Ellen) Arrowwood 1872–1948
      7. 7. Lorna (Marie) Arrowwood 1897–1986
      8. 8. Ruth (E.) Arrowwood 1895–1962
    2. 2. Margaret (Adeline "Aunt Meg") Cunningham 1876–1973
    3. 3. Thomas (Riley) Cunningham 1857–1929
    4. 4. James (Peter) Cunningham 1859–1935
    5. 5. Robert (Jonathan) Cunningham 1862–1930
    6. 6. George Cunningham 1865–1929
    7. 7. Drucilla (Jane) Cunningham 1869–1951
    8. 8. Savilla (Elphretta Katherine) Cunningham 1871–1948
    9. 9. Jacob ("Jack") Cunningham 1854–1938
    10. 10. William (Green) Cunningham 1854–1938
    11. 11. Sarah (E) Cunningham 1861–1862
  7. 7. William Cunningham 1830–

William Cunningham's Timeline

3 Records

1774
18 Jan 1774
Birth of William Cunningham in Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States
Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 76
William Cunningham resided here in Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1860
Mar 1860
Age 86
Death of William Cunningham in Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1774
    Event Place: Poor Valley, Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_208; Page: 121A; Image: 246
    [3] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 14; Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Johnson, Kentucky; Pag

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_208; Page: 121A; Image: 246

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1860
    Event Place: Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 14; Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Johnson, Kentucky; Pag
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