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William East 1773–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 June 1773

Birth Location: Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 June 1843

Death Location: Hempstead, Arkansas, United States

Father: Joseph East

Mother: Amelia Payne

Spouse(s): Rachel Castleberry

Children(s): Priscilla East

The story of William East began in 1773 in Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. William East married Rachel Castleberry, and had children including Priscilla Lorenia East. William East passed away in 1843 in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William East began in 1773 in Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • William East married Rachel Castleberry, and had children including Priscilla Lorenia East.
  • William East passed away in 1843 in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph East
1760–
Birth Location: –
JE
Amelia Payne
1775–1815
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Henry, Virginia, USA
AP

Spouses(s)

Rachel Castleberry
1785–1843
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
RC

Children(s)

Priscilla East
1817–1890
Birth Location: Washington, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
PE

William East's Ancestors

Self
William East
1773–1843
Birth Place: Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Joseph East
1760–
Amelia (Mildred "Millie") Payne
1775–1815
Pittsylvania, Henry, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James East
1734–1809
LA, Virginia, United States
Eliphan Eushan
1737–1821
Mississippi, United States
Capt (Reuben) Payne
1756–1840
Essex, Amelia, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph East
1708–1772
Mary EAST
1712–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dean
1678–1764
Elizabeth DEANETravers
1679–1773

William East's Descendants

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William East (15 June 1773–16 June 1843) m. Rachel Castleberry (1785–1843)
  1. 1. Priscilla (Lorenia) East 1817–1890 m. Daniel (Blair) McMahon 1802–1860
    1. 1. Francis ((Fannie) Jane) McMahon 1850–1940 m. William (Manuel Franklin) 2gu 1848–1918
      1. 1. James (Benjamin) Franklin 1876–1948 m. Edna (Gertrude) Rice 1879–1970
        1. 1. Conrad Franklin 1906–1963 m. Dora (Inez) Gunn 1905–1969
        2. 2. Charles (Morgan) Franklin 1908–1992 m. Johnnie (Iona) Gunn 1911–2002
        3. 3. Donald Franklin 1919–
        4. 4. Annie Franklin 1904–
        5. 5. Jack Franklin 1914–
        6. 6. Elenor Franklin 1917–
        7. 7. Irene Franklin 1902– m. O. (M) Skipper 1900–
        8. 8. Glynn Franklin 1912–
        9. 9. Marjorie Franklin 1922–
    2. 2. William (McMahon) Sr 1843–1924
    3. 3. Daniel (McMahon) Jr 1852–1928
    4. 4. James McMahon 1838–1879
    5. 5. John (Henry) McMahon 1836–1910
    6. 6. Joseph McMAHON 1856–
    7. 7. Marshall McMAHON 1847–1922
    8. 8. Martha McMAHON 1842–
    9. 9. Rachel McMAHON 1835–1874
    10. 10. Elizabeth McMAHON 1845–
    11. 11. Ophelia McMAHON 1858–1900

William East's Timeline

3 Records

1773
15 June 1773
Birth of William East in Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1806
25 Sep 1806
Age 33
William East was married in Clarke, Georgia
Clarke, Georgia
1843
16 June 1843
Age 70
Death of William East in Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
Hempstead, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 June 1773
    Event Place: Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1806
    Event Place: Clarke, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 June 1843
    Event Place: Hempstead, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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