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William S Kirkland 1798–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1798

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 11 Mar 1881

Death Location: Colmesneil, Tyler County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Caleb Kirkland

Mother: SARAH KIRKLAND

Spouse(s): Ruth Kirkland

Children(s): Elzy Kirkland

In 1798, William S Kirkland entered the world in South Carolina, born to Caleb Kirkland And Sarah Elizabeth Kirkland. In 1830, William S Kirkland resided in St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, USA. In 1840, William S Kirkland resided in Henry, Alabama, USA. William S Kirkland married Ruth Kirkland, and had children including Elzy Kirkland. William S Kirkland passed away in 1881 in Colmesneil, Tyler County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1798, William S Kirkland entered the world in South Carolina, born to Caleb Kirkland And Sarah Elizabeth Kirkland.
  • In 1830, William S Kirkland resided in St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, William S Kirkland resided in Henry, Alabama, USA.
  • William S Kirkland married Ruth Kirkland, and had children including Elzy Kirkland.
  • William S Kirkland passed away in 1881 in Colmesneil, Tyler County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Kirkland
1775–1838
Birth Location: Orangeburgh, Winton, South Carolina, United States
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SARAH KIRKLAND
1768–1837
Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Kirkland
1798–
Birth Location: Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Elzy Kirkland
1827–1907
Birth Location: Henry County, Alabama, USA
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William Kirkland's Ancestors

Self
William Kirkland
1798–1881
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Caleb Kirkland
1775–1838
Orangeburgh, Winton, South Carolina, United States
SARAH (ELIZABETH) KIRKLAND
1768–1837
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Moses) Kirkland
1750–1805
Stafford, Fairfax County, Virginia
Alice (Alcey Choctaw) Odom
1740–1796
Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
William Kirkland
1730–1806
Stafford County, Virginia, British Colony
Elizabeth McKenny
1730–1785
Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Kirkland
1723–1804
Abraham "Odum"
1695–1760
Sybil Barnes
1700–1745
William Kirkland
1702–1766
Benjamin McKinnie
1699–1759
Mary Harrison
1700–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Kirkland
1706–1768
Honour Grinstead
1706–1754
Richard (OLDHAM)
1665–1737
Ann Browne
1667–1727

William Kirkland's Descendants

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William (S) Kirkland (16 Jul 1798–11 Mar 1881) m. Ruth Kirkland (19 Nov 1798–)
  1. 1. Elzy Kirkland 1827–1907 m. Catherine Kennedy 1835–1916
    1. 1. Jasper (Newton) Kirkland 1874–1962 m. Edna (E) Riley 1878–1907 m. Jimmie Kirkland 1887–
      1. 1. Chalmus (Jasper) Kirkland 1903–1979 m. Lillie Guidry 1909–1993
        1. 1. Wanda (Gene) Kirkland 1937–1985 m. Fletcher (Clay) Pickens 1934–2000
        2. 2. Virginia Kirkland 1934–2013
        3. 3. Chalmus (Jasper Kirkland) Jr 1929–1992
      2. 2. Orla (V) Kirkland 1902–1997
      3. 3. A (Earl) Kirkland 1906–1966
      4. 4. Ed (R) Kirkland 1908–1991
      5. 5. Earl Kirkland 1906–
      6. 6. Violet Kirkland 1917–
      7. 7. Marshall (M) Kirkland 1919–
      8. 8. Jackson (Curtis) Kirkland 1900–1920
      9. 9. Earl (Albert) Kirkland 1905–1966
      10. 10. Jesse (Brousard, "Cotton") Kirkland 1925–1992
      11. 11. Alfas Kirkland 1921–
    2. 2. Artimisa Kirkland 1868–
    3. 3. Elzy (O.) Kirkland 1871–1944
    4. 4. Eliza (Jane) Tucker 1859–1936
    5. 5. Ella (Ann) Fuller 1864–1960
    6. 6. Artie (Missie) Oates 1868–1968
    7. 7. Luther (Lewis) Kirkland 1855–1941
    8. 8. Curtis (Price) Kirkland 1856–1934
    9. 9. Benjamin (F.) Kirkland 1853–1934
    10. 10. Benj (F) Kirkland 1854–

William Kirkland's Timeline

8 Records

1798
16 Jul 1798
Birth of William S Kirkland in South Carolina
South Carolina
1830
1830
Age 32
William S Kirkland resided here in St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, USA
St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
William S Kirkland resided here in Henry, Alabama, USA
Henry, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
William S Kirkland resided here in Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA
Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
William S Kirkland resided here in Walton, Florida, USA
Walton, Florida, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
William S Kirkland resided here in Precinct 9, Henry, Alabama, USA
Precinct 9, Henry, Alabama, USA
1880
8 Jun 1880
Age 82
William S Kirkland resided here in Ward, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Ward, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1881
11 Mar 1881
Age 83
Death of William S Kirkland in Tyler County, Texas, USA
Tyler County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1798
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 9, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M593_19; Page: 387A; Family History Library Film: 545518
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Walton, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 951; Family History Library Film: 803109
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M432_6; Page: 430A; Image: 374
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 195; Page: 262; Family History Library Film: 0029674

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Henry, Alabama; Page: 160

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M432_6; Page: 430A; Image: 374

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Walton, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Walton, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 951; Family History Library Film: 803109

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 9, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M593_19; Page: 387A; Family History Library Film: 545518

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Ward, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Ward, Edgefield, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD271; Roll: 10; Page: 6; Line: 8; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Tyler County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colmesneil, Tyler County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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