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William Fairbanks 1784–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 8 Apr 1862

Death Location: Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio

Father: William Fairbanks

Mother: Mary Spence

Spouse(s): Sarah Nickerson

Children(s): George Fairbanks, Benjamin Fairbanks, Jane Fairbanks, John Fairbanks, Lora Fairbanks, Saxton Fairbanks, Thomas Fairbanks, Norman Fairbanks

William Fairbanks was born in 1784 in Connecticut, United States of America, the child of William Fairbanks And Mary Spence. In 1850, William Fairbanks resided in Sharon, Medina, Ohio, USA. In 1860, William Fairbanks resided in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. William Fairbanks married Sarah Sally Nickerson, and had children including Benjamin Fairbanks, George Washington Fairbanks, Jane Fairbanks, John Fairbanks, Lora Fairbanks, Norman Fairbanks, Saxton Fairbanks, Thomas Fairbanks, William Fairbanks. William Fairbanks passed away in 1862 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio.

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Biography

  • William Fairbanks was born in 1784 in Connecticut, United States of America, the child of William Fairbanks And Mary Spence.
  • In 1850, William Fairbanks resided in Sharon, Medina, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, William Fairbanks resided in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA.
  • William Fairbanks married Sarah Sally Nickerson, and had children including Benjamin Fairbanks, George Washington Fairbanks, Jane Fairbanks, John Fairbanks, Lora Fairbanks, Norman Fairbanks, Saxton Fairbanks, Thomas Fairbanks, William Fairbanks.
  • William Fairbanks passed away in 1862 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Fairbanks
1740–1797
Birth Location: Talbot, Maryland, United States
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Mary Spence
1760–
Birth Location: Talbot, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Nickerson
1794–1873
Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
SN

Children(s)

George Fairbanks
1830–1894
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Benjamin Fairbanks
1829–1878
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Jane Fairbanks
1831–
Birth Location: New York, USA
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John Fairbanks
1829–1885
Birth Location: Mayfield, Fulton County, New York
JF
Lora Fairbanks
1826–
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Saxton Fairbanks
1818–
Birth Location: New York
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Thomas Fairbanks
1814–1892
Birth Location: New York
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Norman Fairbanks
1812–1896
Birth Location: Marcellus, Onondaga, New York, United States
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William Fairbanks's Ancestors

Self
William Fairbanks
1784–1862
Birth Place: Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
William Fairbanks
1740–1797
Talbot, Maryland, United States
Mary Spence
1760–
Talbot, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
David Fairbanks
1710–
John Spence
1715–1772
Talbot County, Maryland?
Mary Nutter
1720–1773
Maryland?
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Spence
1680–1746
Phoebe Sassarton
1680–1730
John Nutter
1705–1746
Ann Evans
1705–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Nutter
1685–1720
Ann Huett
1685–1734

William Fairbanks's Descendants

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William Fairbanks (1784–8 Apr 1862) m. Sarah ("Sally") Nickerson (1794 or 1797–15 September 1873)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Fairbanks 1830–1894
  2. 2. Benjamin Fairbanks 1829–1878
  3. 3. Jane Fairbanks 1831–
  4. 4. John Fairbanks 1829–1885
  5. 5. Lora Fairbanks 1826–
  6. 6. Saxton Fairbanks 1818–
  7. 7. Thomas Fairbanks 1814–1892
  8. 8. Norman Fairbanks 1812–1896 m. Mary Darling 1817–1902
    1. 1. Frank Fairbanks 1860–
    2. 2. Laura (Genevieve) Fairbanks 1860–1929
    3. 3. Rose (Ellen) Fairbanks 1853–1935 m. John Burns 1844–1923
      1. 1. Minnie (Alice) Burns 1889–1970
      2. 2. Adah (Idella) Burns 1880–1960
      3. 3. Elmer (Leroy) Burns 1883–1885
      4. 4. Daniel Kimme 1881–
    4. 4. Lora (A) Fairbanks 1843–1864
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Fairbanks 1850–
    6. 6. George (Warren) Fairbanks 1840–1914 m. Caroline (Alice) Morey 1848–1895
      1. 1. Alice (Caroline) Fairbanks 1869–
      2. 2. Edythe (M.) Fairbanks 1884–
      3. 3. Norman (D.) Fairbanks 1871–
      4. 4. Valeria (Maye) Fairbanks 1877–1955
      5. 5. George (Benjamin) Fairbanks 1874–
    7. 7. Charles (Wesley) Fairbanks 1839–1894 m. Mary (A) Hodge 1846–1928
      1. 1. George Fairbanks 1864–
      2. 2. Carrie (May) Fairbanks 1866–1940
    8. 8. Sarah (Martha) Fairbanks 1837–1898 m. Sophronius (Sylvanus) Billings 1821–1896
      1. 1. Frederick ("Fred" S.) Billings 1864–1865
      2. 2. Benjamin (Burtrand) Billings 1858–1894 m. Euretta ("Relta" or Ruetta Loretta Reta) Blaisdell 1863–1888
        1. 1. Edith (May) Loomis 1881–1956 m. Simon (Benjaman) Loomis 1881–1961 m. Paul (Egbert Hendricks) Sr 1877–1906
      3. 3. Henry (Allen) Billings 1861–1937 m. Grace Bergess 1868–1953
        1. 1. Mina Billings 1899–1977 m. Charles (A) Oakes 1882–1957
        2. 2. Oren (or Osen Oscar) Billings 1892–1969 m. Poppy (Evelyn) Sylvester 1899–1975
        3. 3. Earl (O) Billings 1894–1939 m. May (T.) Klinger –1939
        4. 4. Nona Billings 1897–1980
        5. 5. Ruth Billings 1903–2003
        6. 6. Grace (A) Billings 1901–
        7. 7. George (W) Billings 1909–
        8. 8. Robert (E) Billings 1919–
      4. 4. Harriett (Alice) Billings 1861–1935 m. Alexander (Cidne) Vanderwerker 1853– m. Michael (Edgar) Murrey 1858–1932 m. Robert (W.) Schilson 1861–
        1. 1. Ethel (May) Vanderwerker 1878–1888
        2. 2. Martha (Alice "Maude") Vanderwerker 1881– m. Selby (Jessie "Lelbo") Doolittle 1866–
        3. 3. Jessie (Leona) Vandewerker 1883–1914
        4. 4. Edna (Pearl) Vandewerker 1887– m. Robert (James) Chamberlain 1870–1950
        5. 5. Harold (Lester) Laberg 1901–1975 m. Lela (May) Cowgill 1903–1974
      5. 5. George (Almeron Billings) Sr. 1867–1927 m. Grace (Ella) Nye 1880–1945
        1. 1. Russell (Nye "Budd") Billings 1899–1960
        2. 2. Edna (Beatrice) Billings 1893–1948
        3. 3. Myrtle (Alice) Billings 1895–1988
        4. 4. George (Almarion Billings) Jr 1909–1961
        5. 5. Roger Billings 1922–2001 m. Camilla (Lois) Petersen 1923–2021
      6. 6. Mabel (Estella) Billings 1879–1946 m. George (Robert) Hart 1869–1951 m. Frank (Leroy) Hart 1877–1909
        1. 1. Jessie (Lucille) Hart 1910–1980
        2. 2. Marjorie (Claire) Cassidy 1914–1970
        3. 3. Leonard (Teale Guy) Hart 1908–1962 m. Gwenith (Jacqueline) Beard 1912–1978
      7. 7. Louise Billings 1857–1870
    9. 9. Jane Fairbanks 1850–1876 m. Noah (P) Sturlin 1845–1877
      1. 1. Minnie (L) Sturlin 1870–1947 m. Lyman (A) Waterson 1867–1946
        1. 1. Earl (D) Waterson 1898–1950 m. Emma (M.) Anderson 1900–1958
        2. 2. Ella Waterson 1900–1980 m. John (W.) Sullivan 1899–1973
        3. 3. Leroy ("Roy") Waterson 1902–1918
        4. 4. Floyd Waterson 1905–
      2. 2. Leroy Sturlin 1873–1939

William Fairbanks's Timeline

5 Records

1784
1784
Birth of William Fairbanks in Connecticut, United States of America
Connecticut, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 66
William Fairbanks resided here in Sharon, Medina, Ohio, USA
Sharon, Medina, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 76
William Fairbanks resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1862
08 Apr 1862
Age 78
Death of William Fairbanks in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1862
8 Apr 1862
Age 78
Burial of William Fairbanks in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio
Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M653_1039; Page: 6; Family History Library Film: 805039
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sharon, Medina, Ohio; Roll: 709; Page: 330a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sharon, Medina, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sharon, Medina, Ohio; Roll: 709; Page: 330a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M653_1039; Page: 6; Family History Library Film: 805039

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Akron, Ohio
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Summit County Beacon - 17 Apr 1862 - Page Page 2, 17 Apr 1862

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Medina, Sharon Co, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1839-1909; Index, 1841-1944; Probate Place: Summit, Ohio
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1839-1909; Index, 1841-1944; Probate Place: Summit, Ohio
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