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William Delaney 1774–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia

Death Date: February 1854

Death Location: United States

Father: Samuel Delaney

Mother: Rachel Davis

Spouse(s): Mary Davis

Children(s): Hiram Delaney, Samuel Dulaney, Miriam Delaney, Sarah Delaney, Mary Delaney, Daniel Delaney, Rachel Delaney, Richard Delaney

The story of William Delaney began in 1774 in Greenbrier, Virginia. In 1810, William Delaney resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. In 1830, William Delaney resided in Orange, Virginia, USA. William Delaney married Mary Martha Polly Davis, and had children including Daniel Delaney, Hiram Delaney, Mary Or Polly Delaney, Miriam A Delaney, Rachel Delaney, Richard Delaney, Samuel Dulaney, Sarah Sally Delaney. William Delaney passed away in 1854 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Delaney began in 1774 in Greenbrier, Virginia.
  • In 1810, William Delaney resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, William Delaney resided in Orange, Virginia, USA.
  • William Delaney married Mary Martha Polly Davis, and had children including Daniel Delaney, Hiram Delaney, Mary Or Polly Delaney, Miriam A Delaney, Rachel Delaney, Richard Delaney, Samuel Dulaney, Sarah Sally Delaney.
  • William Delaney passed away in 1854 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Delaney
1750–1812
Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
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Rachel Davis
1740–1800
Birth Location: Wales, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Mary Davis
1776–1818
Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Hiram Delaney
1817–1864
Birth Location: Floyd, Virginia, USA
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Samuel Dulaney
1810–1875
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
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Miriam Delaney
1808–1884
Birth Location: Floyd, Floyd County, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Delaney
1807–1850
Birth Location: Floyd, Virginia, USA
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Mary Delaney
1812–1882
Birth Location: Floyd, Virginia, USA
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Daniel Delaney
1815–1900
Birth Location: Floyd, Virginia, USA
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Rachel Delaney
1818–1903
Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
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Richard Delaney
1805–1899
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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William Delaney's Ancestors

Self
William Delaney
1774–1854
Birth Place: Greenbrier, Virginia
Parents
Samuel Delaney
1750–1812
Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Rachel Davis
1740–1800
Wales, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Willard (Ballard Delaney) CPT
1725–1777
Essex, Virginia, US / Greenbrier, Virginia, US/Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Mary Roberts
1725–1777
St Marys Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Roger (Dixon) Davis
1711–1781
Wales, England
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Delaney
1682–1769
Elizabeth Lewis
1696–1762
Capt. Peace
1705–1782
Anne Field
1705–1780
JOHN Davis
1690–1756
Elizabeth Peyton
1686–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Delaney
1662–1738
Sarah Robinson
1662–1759
Zachary Lewis
1673–1719
Mary Warner
1670–1724
JOHN II
1650–1728
Catherine Royall
1665–1707

William Delaney's Descendants

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William Delaney (1774–February 1854) m. Mary (Martha 'Polly') Davis (1776–Oct 1818)
  1. 1. Hiram Delaney 1817–1864 m. Sarah (Ellen) Boothe 1818–1878
    1. 1. Christian (Walter "C C" Delaney) Sr. 1845–1921 m. Delilah ("Lillie") Reed 1844–1893 m. Lyla Kilgore 1846–1898
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson “Jack”) Delaney 1872–1939 m. Laura (Ann Rose Dyer) Delaney 1879–1954
        1. 1. Vada (Alice) Delaney 1905–2002 m. William Tackitt 1902–1984
        2. 2. Henry Delaney 1901–
        3. 3. Versie Delaney 1908–
        4. 4. George (C) Delaney 1909– m. Euna Deloney 1917–
        5. 5. Fenton Delaney 1913–1974 m. Lema Newberry 1920–2010
        6. 6. Acey Delaney 1916–1920
        7. 7. Pearl (B) Delaney 1899–1973 m. Nelson Mullins 1898–
        8. 8. christopher (Columbus) Delaney 1898–1996
        9. 9. Carson Delaney 1911–
        10. 10. Jessie (Victor) Delaney 1918–1919
        11. 11. Evert Delaney 1920–1920
        12. 12. Harry (L) Delaney 1901–
        13. 13. Clifford Delaney 1920–1920
        14. 14. Effie Delaney 1903–1903
      2. 2. Mella (A) Dulany 1868–
      3. 3. Mary (E.) Delaney 1870–
      4. 4. Isabell Delaney 1874–
      5. 5. Hiram (D.) Delaney 1876–
      6. 6. Martha Delaney 1887–
      7. 7. Adison ("Att") Delaney 1882–1933
      8. 8. Winnie (C.) Delaney 1879–1961
      9. 9. Emma Dulaney 1866–1937 m. Ira Baker 1862–1941
        1. 1. Margret (J) Baker 1888–
        2. 2. Cleveland Baker 1881–
        3. 3. Armelda Baker 1890–
        4. 4. Andrew Baker 1892–
        5. 5. Mary (E) Baker 1894–
        6. 6. Cora Baker 1897–
        7. 7. Alta Baker 1898–
        8. 8. Frances Stanly 1903–
        9. 9. G (C) Baker 1890–
        10. 10. Emma (Zet) Green 1896–1944
        11. 11. Sarah (F) Baker 1901–
        12. 12. Paradine Baker 1903–
        13. 13. James Baker 1905–
        14. 14. Edith Baker 1907–
      10. 10. Crisley (Delaney) Jr. 1884–1939
    2. 2. Addison Delaney 1844–1885 m. Elizabeth Reed 1845–1922
      1. 1. Ufamey Delaney 1883–1947 m. George (W) Lane 1872–1952
        1. 1. Lizzie (Ellen) Lane 1899–1961 m. Harley Bower 1899–
      2. 2. George (T) Delaney 1866–1941 m. Mary (R.) Reed 1871–1960
        1. 1. Willie (H) Dulaney 1889–
        2. 2. Noah (A) Dulaney 1890–
      3. 3. Liona (Frances) Delaney 1870– m. George Akers 1871–1900
        1. 1. Posey (A) Akers 1897–
        2. 2. Sidney (Taylor) Akers 1890–1974
        3. 3. Lillie (Dove) Booth 1889–1918
        4. 4. Euphamy (E) Akers 1896–
        5. 5. Barney (R) Dobbins 1903–
        6. 6. Ellen (V) Acres 1895–
        7. 7. Lonnie Dobbins 1905–
        8. 8. Addison (P) Acres 1893–
    3. 3. Chresley Delaney 1845–
    4. 4. Peredin Delaney 1848–
    5. 5. Virginia Delaney 1861–
    6. 6. Martha (A Belle) Delaney 1855–
    7. 7. Lovina (E.) Delaney 1864–
    8. 8. Lucy Delaney 1851–1910
  2. 2. Samuel Dulaney 1810–1875
  3. 3. Miriam (A.) Delaney 1808–1884
  4. 4. Sarah ("Sally") Delaney 1807–1850
  5. 5. Mary (or Polly) Delaney 1812–1882
  6. 6. Daniel Delaney 1815–1900
  7. 7. Rachel Delaney 1818–1903
  8. 8. Richard Delaney 1805–1899

William Delaney's Timeline

6 Records

1774
1774
Birth of William Delaney in Greenbrier, Virginia
Greenbrier, Virginia
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 36
William Delaney resided here in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 56
William Delaney resided here in Orange, Virginia, USA
Orange, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 76
William Delaney resided here in District 15, Floyd, Virginia, USA
District 15, Floyd, Virginia, USA
1854
2 February 1854
Age 80
Death of William Delaney in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia
Floyd, Floyd, Virginia
1854
February 1854
Age 80
Burial of William Delaney in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Greenbrier, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Floyd County, Virginia, Death Index, 1853-1882
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Orange, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Orange, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 196; Page: 304; Family History Library Film: 0029675

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 15, Floyd, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Culpeper, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Property tax list of Culpeper County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1854
    Event Place: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Floyd County, Virginia, Death Index, 1853-1882
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: February 1854
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
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