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William M. Jernigan 1823 – 1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1823

Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Jul 1902

Death Location: Barbour, Alabama, United States

Father: David Jernigan

Mother: Emily Toler

Spouse(s): Martha Deshazo

Children(s): Jason Jernigan, Jason Jernigan, Stephen Jernigan, Stephen Jernigan, Stephen Jernigan, Mary Jernigan, Mary Jernigan, Lucinda Jernigan, Mary Jernigan, Lucinda Jernigan, Lucinda Jernigan, Amanda Jernigan, Luanda Jernigan, Amanda Jernigan, Amanda Jernigan, Emma Jernigan, Lela Jernigan, Louisa Jernigan, Lela Jernigan, Martha Jerrighan, Martha Jernigan, Martha Jernigan, Martha Jernigan, William Jernigan, William Jernigan, William Jernigan, Fernando Jernigan, Fernando Jernigan, Fernando Jernigan, Alpheus Jernigan, Alpheus Jernigan, Allpheus Jernigan, Helen Jernigan, Glenwood Jernigan

In 1823, William M. Jernigan entered the world in Wayne, North Carolina, United States, born to David Jernigan and Emily Toler. In 1850, William M. Jernigan resided in Division 23, Barbour, Alabama, USA. William M. Jernigan married Martha M. JERNIGAN Deshazo, and had children including Jason Jackson Jernigan, Jason Jackson Jernigan, Stephen Decatur Jernigan, Stephen Decatur Jernigan, Stephen Decatur Jernigan, Mary Jane Jernigan, Mary Jane DAVIS Jernigan, Lucinda C WILKERSON Jernigan, Mary Jane Jernigan, Lucinda Connecticut Jernigan, Lucinda C. WILKERSON Jernigan, Amanda Savannah Jernigan, Luanda Jernigan, Amanda Savannah Jernigan, Amanda Savannah Jernigan, Emma L WALDEN Jernigan, Lela Louisa Emaline Jernigan, Louisa Emmaline "Emma" WALDEN Jernigan, Lela Louisa Emaline WALDEN Jernigan, Martha M. Jerrighan, Martha Malinda DeSHAZO Jernigan, Martha Melinda ADAMS Jernigan, Martha Melinda Jernigan, William Clayburn Jernigan, William Calhoun Jernigan, William Clayburn Jernigan, Fernando "Fern" Beauregard Jernigan, Fernando Beauregard Jernigan, Fernando Beauregard "Fern" Jernigan, Alpheus Baker Jernigan, Alpheus Baker Jernigan, Allpheus Baker Jernigan, Helen May Jernigan, Glenwood Allen Jernigan. William M. Jernigan passed away in 1902 in Barbour, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1823, William M. Jernigan entered the world in Wayne, North Carolina, United States, born to David Jernigan and Emily Toler.
  • In 1850, William M. Jernigan resided in Division 23, Barbour, Alabama, USA.
  • William M. Jernigan married Martha M. JERNIGAN Deshazo, and had children including Jason Jackson Jernigan, Jason Jackson Jernigan, Stephen Decatur Jernigan, Stephen Decatur Jernigan, Stephen Decatur Jernigan, Mary Jane Jernigan, Mary Jane DAVIS Jernigan, Lucinda C WILKERSON Jernigan, Mary Jane Jernigan, Lucinda Connecticut Jernigan, Lucinda C. WILKERSON Jernigan, Amanda Savannah Jernigan, Luanda Jernigan, Amanda Savannah Jernigan, Amanda Savannah Jernigan, Emma L WALDEN Jernigan, Lela Louisa Emaline Jernigan, Louisa Emmaline "Emma" WALDEN Jernigan, Lela Louisa Emaline WALDEN Jernigan, Martha M. Jerrighan, Martha Malinda DeSHAZO Jernigan, Martha Melinda ADAMS Jernigan, Martha Melinda Jernigan, William Clayburn Jernigan, William Calhoun Jernigan, William Clayburn Jernigan, Fernando "Fern" Beauregard Jernigan, Fernando Beauregard Jernigan, Fernando Beauregard "Fern" Jernigan, Alpheus Baker Jernigan, Alpheus Baker Jernigan, Allpheus Baker Jernigan, Helen May Jernigan, Glenwood Allen Jernigan.
  • William M. Jernigan passed away in 1902 in Barbour, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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William Jernigan's Ancestors

Self
William Jernigan
1823 – 1902
Birth Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Parents
David Jernigan
1776 – 1839
Wayne, North Carolina,USA
Emily Toler
1792 – 1867
Wayne,,North Carolina,USA
Grandparents
Josiah Jernigan
1751 – 1805
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mary
1760 – 1805
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Jernigan
1723 – 1785
Alice Jernigan
1722 – 1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Jernigan
1694 – 1779
Patience Reilly
1696 – 1786

William Jernigan's Descendants

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William (M.) Jernigan (12 Sep 1823 – 1 Jul 1902) m. Martha (M. JERNIGAN) Deshazo (1828 – 1895)
  1. 1. Jason (Jackson) Jernigan (30 Nov 1843 – 22 Sep 1911)
  2. 2. Jason (Jackson) Jernigan (30 Nov 1843 – 22 Sep 1911) m. Martha (Emmaline JERNIGAN) Craddock (28 Jan 1846 – 13 Apr 1920) m. Susan Henson (Abt 1858 – )
    1. 1. William (Amos) Jernigan (22 Dec 1868 – 4 Sep 1948)
    2. 2. Lulia (Lavona 'Ludie') Jernigan (29 Jan 1871 – 24 Dec 1952)
    3. 3. Charlotte (Lottie) Jernigan (16 Aug 1872 – 10 Aug 1948)
    4. 4. Maggie (Melinda) Jernigan (28 Feb 1876 – 8 Jun 1954)
    5. 5. Texanna (HICKS) Jernigan (10 Dec 1878 – 25 July 1954)
    6. 6. Thomas (Jackson) Jernnigan (Aug 1881 – 17 May 1944) m. Ethel Hendley (abt 1887 – )
    7. 7. Wilson (David) Jernigan (30 May 1884 – 6 Jun 1884)
    8. 8. Joseph (Edward) Jernigan (27 Jun 1885 – 19 Jan 1970)
  3. 3. Stephen (Decatur) Jernigan (17 Mar 1847 – 12 Mar 1924)
  4. 4. Stephen (Decatur) Jernigan (17 Mar 1847 – 12 Mar 1924) m. Mary (Jane JERNIGAN) Skipper (5 Feb 1848 – 17 Aug 1882) m. Sidney Jernegan (Apr 1847 – 29 April 1930)
    1. 1. Martha (Jane KEE) Jernigan (26 Feb 1871 – February 12, 1941)
    2. 2. Stella (Eloise) Johnson (26 June 1872 – 3 December 1945)
    3. 3. William (Madison Will) Jernigan (8 Feb 1874 – 03 January 1931)
    4. 4. William Jernigan (abt 1875 – )
    5. 5. Lonzo Jernegan (29 Aug 1876 – 3 JAN 1951)
    6. 6. Louss Jernigan (abt 1877 – )
    7. 7. Willis (Wilkerson) Jernigan (24 Sep 1879 – 23 Aug 1953)
    8. 8. Sallie Jernigan (13 July 1881 – 18 November 1881)
    9. 9. Corda Jernigan (18 July 1882 – 11 Jan 1883)
    10. 10. Ada Jernigan (18 July 1882 – 13 January 1883)
  5. 5. Stephen (Decatur) Jernigan (17 Mar 1847 – 12 Mar 1924)
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Jernigan (1849 – )
  7. 7. Mary (Jane DAVIS) Jernigan (1849 – 6 Oct 1925)
  8. 8. Lucinda (C WILKERSON) Jernigan (1849 – 21 Mar 1928)
  9. 9. Mary (Jane) Jernigan (1849 – 21 Mar 1928)
  10. 10. Lucinda (Connecticut) Jernigan (20 Nov 1850 – 21 Mar 1928)
  11. 11. Lucinda (C. WILKERSON) Jernigan (20 November 1850 – 21 March 1928)
  12. 12. Amanda (Savannah) Jernigan (1851 – 21 Mar 1928)
  13. 13. Luanda Jernigan (1851 – 21 Mar 1928)
  14. 14. Amanda (Savannah) Jernigan (1853 – 16 Dec 1910) m. Thomas (J.) Coates (abt 1846 – )
    1. 1. Martin (N.) Coates (abt 1872 – )
    2. 2. Ada (I.) Coates (abt 1875 – )
    3. 3. Burton (W.) Coates (abt 1876 – )
    4. 4. Mattie (U.) Coates (abt 1878 – )
  15. 15. Amanda (Savannah) Jernigan (1853 – 16 Dec 1910)
  16. 16. Emma (L WALDEN) Jernigan (Jul 1855 – Mar 1925)
  17. 17. Lela (Louisa Emaline) Jernigan (23 Jul 1855 – 7 Mar 1925)
  18. 18. Louisa (Emmaline "Emma" WALDEN) Jernigan (23 Jul 1855 – 7 Mar 1925) m. David (Alexander) Walden (11 Sep 1847 – 16 Feb 1926)
    1. 1. William (Albert) Walden (12 Jan 1878 – 4 Jul 1912)
    2. 2. Caroline (Delilah "Carrie") Walden (19 Dec 1879 – 27 Jan 1946)
    3. 3. David (Alexander) Walden (14 May 1882 – 25 Sep 1943)
    4. 4. Lillie (May) Walden (21 Aug 1885 – 26 Jan 1944)
    5. 5. Annie (Emma) Walden (25 Dec 1887 – )
    6. 6. Alpheus (Marvin) Walden (28 Sep 1889 – 17 Jan 1941)
    7. 7. Morsile Walden (Oct 1891 – )
    8. 8. Grover (Whittington) Walden (6 Jun 1893 – 25 Feb 1960)
    9. 9. Hurley (Damon) Walden (31 Oct 1894 – 15 Jul 1936)
    10. 10. Hartey (D) Walden (Oct 1895 – )
  19. 19. Lela (Louisa Emaline WALDEN) Jernigan (23 July 1855 – 7 March 1925) m. David (Alexander) Walden (11 September 1847 – 16 February 1926)
    1. 1. William (Albert) Walden (12 January 1878 – 4 July 1912)
    2. 2. Carrie (Dora) Redding (19 December 1879 – 27 January 1946)
    3. 3. David (Alexander) Walden (1882 – 25 September 1943)
    4. 4. Annie Jones (25 December 1887 – 8 September 1951)
    5. 5. Alpheus (Marvin) Walden (28 September 1889 – 17 January 1941)
    6. 6. Grover (Whittington) Walden (30 June 1893 – 25 February 1960)
    7. 7. Hurley (D) Walden (31 October 1894 – 15 July 1936)
  20. 20. Martha (M.) Jerrighan (abt 1858 – )
  21. 21. Martha (Malinda DeSHAZO) Jernigan (27 Jan 1858 – 6 Oct 1925)
  22. 22. Martha (Melinda ADAMS) Jernigan (28 Jan 1858 – 6 Oct 1925)
  23. 23. Martha (Melinda) Jernigan (29 Jan 1858 – 6 Oct 1925)
  24. 24. William (Clayburn) Jernigan (26 Jun 1859 – 28 May 1917)
  25. 25. William (Calhoun) Jernigan (26 Jun 1859 – 1920)
  26. 26. William (Clayburn) Jernigan (26 Jun 1859 – 28 May 1917)
  27. 27. Fernando ("Fern" Beauregard) Jernigan (27 June 1861 – 7 Oct 1926) m. Anna (Green) Pittman (8 Oct 1864 – 14 Aug 1956)
    1. 1. Eva (Augusta) Jernigan (6 Jan 1886 – 11 Feb 1962) m. Sam (Martin) Brown (17 Jan 1889 – 7 Jun 1969)
      1. 1. Roy Brown (abt 1929 – )
      2. 2. Milena Brown (abt 1930 – )
      3. 3. Wyleva Brown (abt 1930 – )
    2. 2. Anna (Olive) Hill (25 Jan 1890 – Sep 1977) m. Cleveland (Jessie) Hill (Oct 1884 – )
      1. 1. Annie (Bell) Hill (1908 – )
      2. 2. Bell Hill (1909 – )
      3. 3. Benjamin Hill (abt 1910 – )
      4. 4. Olive (Merle) Hill (abt 1912 – )
      5. 5. Olive (Merle) Hill (abt 1912 – )
      6. 6. Sara Hill (abt 1915 – )
      7. 7. Mary (M) Hill (abt 1918 – )
      8. 8. Anna (E) Hill (abt 1921 – )
    3. 3. Fernie (Ethel) Jernigan (4 Jul 1891 – 14 Nov 1966) m. Hugh (Lawson) White (3 Sep 1894 – 5 Feb 1970)
      1. 1. John (Fern) White (1 Jan 1918 – 7 Dec 1992)
      2. 2. Hugh (Bert) White (22 Aug 1923 – Apr 1980)
    4. 4. Mattie (Gertrade) Jernigan (29 Apr 1893 – 17 May 1970)
    5. 5. Jay (Pittman) Jernigan (1 Jan 1896 – 23 Nov 1970)
    6. 6. Oswald (Otis) Jernigan (10 Jul 1899 – 6 Feb 1981)
    7. 7. Miriam (Bertha) Jernigan (21 Jun 1902 – 11 Nov 1980)
    8. 8. Thelma (J) Jernigan (5 Mar 1905 – 18 Mar 1984)
    9. 9. Emma (B. "Bobbie") Jernigan (14 Dec 1909 – 3 Apr 1963) m. Benjamin (Hayward) Johnson (24 Feb 1904 – Dec 1967)
  28. 28. Fernando (Beauregard) Jernigan (29 Jun 1861 – 7 Oct 1926)
  29. 29. Fernando (Beauregard "Fern") Jernigan (27 June 1864 – 7 Oct 1926)
  30. 30. Alpheus (Baker) Jernigan (Jan 1866 – 1905)
  31. 31. Alpheus (Baker) Jernigan (9 Jan 1866 – 1905) m. Leola (Cora Eulala Texas) Lee (17 Aug 1875 – 1893)
    1. 1. Lilly (B) Jernigan (Aug 1891 – )
    2. 2. Hattie (I) Jernigan (27 Apr 1893 – 13 Feb 1983)
    3. 3. Alpheus (D) Jernigan (May 1898 – 1950) m. Etta (( Jernigan) ) (1898 – )
    4. 4. Ouida (I) Jernigan (1901 – )
  32. 32. Allpheus (Baker) Jernigan (9 Jan 1866 – 16 Jan 1904)
  33. 33. Helen (May) Jernigan (1921 – 1946)
  34. 34. Glenwood (Allen) Jernigan (25 Sep 1930 – 30 Jan 1988)

William Jernigan's Timeline

9 Records

1823
12 Sept 1823
Birth of William M. Jernigan in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
1823
12 Sep 1823
Birth of William M. Jernigan in Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 27
William M. Jernigan resided here in Division 23, Barbour, Alabama, USA
Division 23, Barbour, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
William M. Jernigan resided here in Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
William M. Jernigan resided here in Township 10 Range 28, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Township 10 Range 28, Barbour, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
William M. Jernigan resided here in Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
William M. Jernigan resided here in Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
1902
1 July 1902
Age 79
Death of William M. Jernigan in Barbour County, Alabama, USA
Barbour County, Alabama, USA
1902
1 Jul 1902
Age 79
Death of William M. Jernigan in Barbour, Alabama, United States
Barbour, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sept 1823
    Event Place: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 3; Family History Film: 1254003; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0336
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 28, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M593_2; Page: 112B; Image: 599; Family History Library Film: 545501
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M653_1; Page: 322; Image: 323; Family History Library Film: 803001
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 109B; Image: 322
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1823
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 3; Family History Film: 1254003; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0336

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 109B; Image: 322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M653_1; Page: 322; Image: 323; Family History Library Film: 803001

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 28, Barbour, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 28, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M593_2; Page: 112B; Image: 599; Family History Library Film: 545501

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 3; Family History Film: 1254003; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0336

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cotton Hill, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 3; Family History Film: 1254003; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0336

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 July 1902
    Event Place: Barbour County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1902
    Event Place: Barbour, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Aerial Cemetery, Barbour County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

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