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William Wesley (Billy) Jean 1819–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1819

Birth Location: Lincoln Co, TN

Death Date: 1896

Death Location: Lincoln Co, TN

Father: David Sr.

Mother: Grisilla White

Spouse(s): Susan Warren, Caladonia Miles, Betsey Tucker, ELIZABETH DUKE

Children(s): Edmond Jean, David Jean, William Jean, John Jean, Ranson Jean, Mary Jean, Taylor Jean, Willie Jeans, Laura Jean, Artemisia Jean, Edmond Jean, Elizabeth Jean, Fletcher Jean, James Jean, Thomas Jean

The story of William Wesley (Billy) Jean began in 1819 in Lincoln Co, TN. In 1840, William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA. William Wesley (Billy) Jean married Betsey Ann Tucker, Caladonia Callie Anna Miles, Elizabeth Ann Duke, Susan Warren, and had children including Artemisia Jean, David Alexander Zan Jean, Edmond Fenton Jean, Elizabeth A Jean, Fletcher Jean, James Jean, John B Jean, Laura Sawney Jean, Mary Ann Jean, Ranson M Jean, Taylor William Jean, Thomas Marion Jean, William Fenton W F Jean, Willie Mae Jeans. William Wesley (Billy) Jean passed away in 1896 in Lincoln Co, TN.

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Biography

  • The story of William Wesley (Billy) Jean began in 1819 in Lincoln Co, TN.
  • In 1840, William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Wesley (Billy) Jean married Betsey Ann Tucker, Caladonia Callie Anna Miles, Elizabeth Ann Duke, Susan Warren, and had children including Artemisia Jean, David Alexander Zan Jean, Edmond Fenton Jean, Elizabeth A Jean, Fletcher Jean, James Jean, John B Jean, Laura Sawney Jean, Mary Ann Jean, Ranson M Jean, Taylor William Jean, Thomas Marion Jean, William Fenton W F Jean, Willie Mae Jeans.
  • William Wesley (Billy) Jean passed away in 1896 in Lincoln Co, TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Sr.
1794–1878
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
DS
Grisilla White
1804–1878
Birth Location: Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
GW

Spouses(s)

Susan Warren
1821–1876
Birth Location: Tennessee
SW
Caladonia Miles
1859–1934
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, TN
CM
Betsey Tucker
1822–
Birth Location: Tennessee
BT
ELIZABETH DUKE
1825–1910
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, Tn
ED

Children(s)

Edmond Jean
1845–1919
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
EJ
David Jean
1850–1900
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, TN
DJ
William Jean
1853–1926
Birth Location: Flintville, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
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John Jean
1855–1900
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, TN
JJ
Ranson Jean
1855–1900
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Lincoln Co, TN,
RJ
Mary Jean
1859–1930
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, TN
MJ
Taylor Jean
1865–1942
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Lincoln Co, TN,
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Willie Jeans
1893–1972
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, TN
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Laura Jean
1866–1949
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
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Artemisia Jean
1844–
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
AJ
Edmond Jean
1848–1909
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Lincoln Co, Tn.
EJ
Elizabeth Jean
1840–1870
Birth Location: Lincoln Co, Tn
EJ
Fletcher Jean
1846–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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James Jean
1845–
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Jean
1862–1942
Birth Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
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William Jean's Ancestors

Self
William Jean
1819–1896
Birth Place: Lincoln Co, TN
Parents
David Elroy Jean Sr.
1794–1878
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Grisilla (Jane) White
1804–1878
Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Edmund ('Rev') Jean
1755–1802
Brunswick, VA, USA
Mrs. (Edmund) Jean
1759–1794
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
William (White) III
1755–1833
Prince William, Virginia, America;1759 became Fauquier Co VA
Catharine (Nancy) Chapman
1760–1810
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
(Rev) Jean
1735–1803
Hulda Brown
1739–1803
Richard Beasley
1736–1804
Martha Cook
1734–1810
William Sr
1730–1796
Ann Bailey
1735–1816
John Chapman
1740–1813
Sarah Abbott
1745–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Jean
1700–1770
Mary Tomlinson
1710–1770
Thomas White
1695–1752
Susannah Quarles
1700–1757
David Abbott
1720–1760

William Jean's Descendants

1.
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William (Wesley (Billy)) Jean (1819–1896) m. Susan Warren (1821–4 June 1876) m. Caladonia ((Callie) Anna) Miles (16 Jun 1859–13 Feb 1934) m. Betsey (Ann) Tucker (Abt 1822–) m. ELIZABETH (ANN) DUKE (01 Jan 1825–Abt. 1910)
  1. 1. Edmond (Fenton) Jean 1845–1919 m. Cynthia (Arnelia) Ratliff 1851–1926
    1. 1. Arney (McDonald) Jean 1874–1967 m. Dolly Wise 1879–1908 m. Fannie Sargeant-Newborn 1872–1956
      1. 1. Clarence (Edmon) Jean 1899–1993
      2. 2. Leona Jean 1902–
      3. 3. Mary Jean 1903–
      4. 4. Aaron Jean 1906–1962
      5. 5. Joseph (Herman) Jean 1904–1906
      6. 6. Osbern (Noblin) Jean 1910–1916
      7. 7. Lemuel (McDonald) Jean 1912–1980
    2. 2. Starling (A.) Jean 1878–1938 m. Gertrude Smith 1886–1933
      1. 1. Sally (May) Jean 1903–1905
      2. 2. Stacie (Maie) Jean 1906–1944
      3. 3. William (Tillman) Jean 1910–1964
      4. 4. Horace (Bryant) Jean 1912–1950
      5. 5. Theo Jean 1915–1924
      6. 6. Melvin Jean 1918–1961
      7. 7. James (Bright) Jean 1921–
      8. 8. Raymond (John) Jean 1923–1985
    3. 3. Arther (Edmond) Jean 1880–1963 m. Mollie Turner 1885–
    4. 4. Cora (Ann) Jean 1882–1914 m. James Griffin 1880–
      1. 1. infant (dau.) Griffin 1914–1914
    5. 5. Mose (Willis) Jean 1888–1963 m. Ozemba (Caroline) Fultz 1893–1986
      1. 1. Roy (Willis) Jean 1909–1913
      2. 2. Romeo ((Romie)) Jean 1915–1984
      3. 3. Nannie (Belle) Jean 1917–2000
      4. 4. Wilburn (Leslie) Jean 1911–1985 m. Virginia (Catherine) Pope 1918–1997
      5. 5. Horton (Melvin) Jean 1923–2004
    6. 6. Dora (Amanda) Jean 1886–1973 m. Thomas (L.) Denton 1882–
  2. 2. David (Alexander "Zan") Jean 1850–1900 m. Lathie Tucker 1850–1885 m. Mary McGehee 1854–1922
    1. 1. William (Franklin) Jean 1872–1955 m. Martha (Jane) Wise 1875–1961
      1. 1. Claud (Alexander) Jean 1898–1991
      2. 2. Jesse (Franklin Bud) Jean 1899–1981
      3. 3. Lonnie Jean 1904–1962
      4. 4. Della (L.) Jean 1904–1944
      5. 5. Mamie Jean 1905–1969
      6. 6. William (Harvey) Jean 1910–1945
      7. 7. Clara Jean 1912–1959
      8. 8. Lorene Jean 1913–2000 m. Raymond Mann 1911–1998
        1. 1. Margaret (Marie) Mann 1940–2019 m. Bobby (Aaron) Frame 1940–2017
      9. 9. Grace ("Gracie" M.) Jean 1917–1985
    2. 2. Tom (Allen) Jean 1874–1934 m. Lula Branch 1886–
      1. 1. Ethel (J.) Jean 1908–
      2. 2. Hazel Jean 1905–
    3. 3. James (Henry) Jean 1875–1962 m. Nancy Bradley 1883–1950
      1. 1. infant (dau) Jean 1902–1902
      2. 2. Birdie (T.) Jean 1904–
      3. 3. Katie (B.) Jean 1905–
      4. 4. Floyd (A.) Jean 1907–
      5. 5. Mamie (Sue) Jean 1909–1995
      6. 6. Thelma Jean 1913–1922
      7. 7. William (Ray) Jean 1916–1917
    4. 4. Joseph Jean 1877–
    5. 5. Matthew (C.) Jean 1881–
    6. 6. John (Benton) Jean 1884–1959 m. Ida (Love) Bradley 1889–1919
      1. 1. infant (dau) Jean 1919–1919
    7. 7. Ethel Jean 1890–
  3. 3. William (Fenton (W. F.)) Jean 1853–1926 m. Caldonia (May) Campbell 1856–1896 m. Ann (Elizabeth) Rudd 1858–1932
    1. 1. Walter Jean 1874–
    2. 2. Rufus (F.) Jean 1876–1957 m. Fannie (Mae) Bryant 1876–1947
      1. 1. Lonnie (Mack) Jean 1896–1918
      2. 2. Zula (L.) Jean 1900–1963 m. John (H.) Hicks 1898–
      3. 3. Daisy (A.) Jean 1903–1990 m. Jim Tanner 1900–
      4. 4. Oma Jean 1906–1987 m. Oscar Frame 1902–
      5. 5. Susie (M.) Jean 1908– m. Edgar Wicks 1904–
      6. 6. Milton Jean 1912– m. Lillie (Bell) Price 1914–
      7. 7. Barbee Jean 1914–1983 m. Annie (Florence) Clark 1916–
      8. 8. Lawson Jean 1919–
    3. 3. James (Riley) Jean 1878–1956 m. Frances (Marie) Askins 1888–1966
      1. 1. Riley Jean 1905–1905
      2. 2. Edna (Mae) Jean 1907–1986
      3. 3. James (Elmer) Jean 1909–1979
      4. 4. Homer (Ray) Jean 1911–1932
      5. 5. Herman (Everett) Jean 1913–2003 m. Hazel (Christine) Jones 1919–1997
      6. 6. Rose (Anna) Jean 1915–1985
      7. 7. Floyd (Estelle) Jean 1918–2001
      8. 8. Sara (Frances) Jean 1921–1997
      9. 9. J. (R.) Jean 1922–
      10. 10. William (Fitton) Jean 1924–2001
      11. 11. Nannie (D.) Jean 1927–1932
    4. 4. Rance (McDonald) Jean 1880–1945 m. Mary (Alice) Hulsey 1885–
      1. 1. Gracie Jean 1903–
      2. 2. Bessie Jean 1904–1988 m. Keener Blaylock 1897–1985
      3. 3. Dona Jean 1907–
      4. 4. Leslie (Garland) Jean 1913–1981
      5. 5. Gordon (W.) Jean 1918–1918
      6. 6. Ralph (W.) Jean 1918–1918
    5. 5. John (Wesley) Jean 1886–1956
    6. 6. Katie (Lista) Jean 1890–1952 m. Thomas (Everet) White 1883–1952 m. Everett White 1890–
  4. 4. John (B.) Jean 1855–1900 m. Laura (Bell) Neeld 1859–1946
    1. 1. Florence (Birdie) Jean 1875–1894 m. Charles (Thomas) Bryant 1870–1938
      1. 1. Robert (Henry) Bryant 1894–1977 m. Myrtle (Louise) Hunt 1912–1988
        1. 1. Cora (Mae) Bryant 1942–2000 m. George (Matthew) Mearse 1935–1995
        2. 2. Clara (Joyce) Bryant 1933–1999 m. Robert (Percy) Dupree 1932–1992
        3. 3. Ruby (Jean) Bryant 1936–2017 m. Renegar (Con) Laten 1931–1994
        4. 4. Vivian (Marie) Bryant 1938– m. Bobby (Eugene) Swearengin 1934–1988
        5. 5. Robert (Henry Bryant) Jr 1940–2002
        6. 6. Franklin (Ray) Bryant 1945–2012
    2. 2. Thomas (Curtis) Jean 1877–1963 m. Ada Honey 1879–1962
      1. 1. Curtis (Dee) Jean 1911–1988 m. Ollie (Wilma) Fears 1917–
      2. 2. Carl Jean 1913–1975 m. Margaret Cottle 1910–1977
    3. 3. Arney Jean 1876–
  5. 5. Ranson (M.) Jean 1855–1900 m. Rachel Fanning 1857– m. Sarah (A.) Smith 1858–
    1. 1. Susan (E.) Jean 1878–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Jean 1859–1930 m. Thomas (S.) White 1857–
  7. 7. Taylor (William) Jean 1865–1942
  8. 8. Willie (Mae) Jeans 1893–1972 m. Will (H.) Fanning 1890–
  9. 9. Laura (Sawney) Jean 1866–1949
  10. 10. Artemisia Jean 1844–
  11. 11. Edmond (Fenton) Jean 1848–1909
  12. 12. Elizabeth (A) Jean 1840–1870
  13. 13. Fletcher Jean 1846–
  14. 14. James Jean 1845–
  15. 15. Thomas (Marion) Jean 1862–1942

William Jean's Timeline

10 Records

1819
1819
Birth of William Wesley (Billy) Jean in Lincoln Co, TN
Lincoln Co, TN
1839
04 Jun 1839
Age 20
William Wesley (Billy) Jean was married in Lincoln Co Tn
Lincoln Co Tn
1840
1840
Age 21
William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided here in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided here in Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided here in District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided here in District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1876
04 Jun 1876
Age 57
William Wesley (Billy) Jean was married in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
William Wesley (Billy) Jean resided here in District 4, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1889
07 Jan 1889
Age 70
William Wesley (Billy) Jean was married in Lincoln Co Tn
Lincoln Co Tn
1896
1896
Age 77
Death of William Wesley (Billy) Jean in Lincoln Co, TN
Lincoln Co, TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Lincoln Co, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: 1267; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 121
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1544; Page: 184B; Family History Library Film: 553043
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee; Page: 31; Family History Library Film: 805261
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 71B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1839
    Event Place: Lincoln Co Tn

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1876
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Lincoln Co Tn

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: 531; Page: 47; Family History Library Film: 0024548

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 71B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee; Page: 31; Family History Library Film: 805261

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1544; Page: 184B; Family History Library Film: 553043

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 4, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: 1267; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Lincoln Co, TN
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