YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Marion Looney 1838–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 February 1838

Birth Location: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 3 Aug 1903

Death Location: Greystone, Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Looney

Mother: Elizabeth West

Spouse(s): Mary Jones

Children(s): John Looney, Michael Looney, Rachel Jones, Anna Metcalf, Nancy Johnson, William Looney, Hunter Looney, John Looney, Marion Looney

In 1838, William Marion Looney entered the world in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William G Looney And Elizabeth Betsey West. In 1850, William Marion Looney resided in District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, William Marion Looney resided in District 22, Camp Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA. William Marion Looney married Mary Emaline Jones, and had children including Anna Mae Mary Metcalf, Hunter Hiram Looney, John E Looney, John E Looney, Marion D Looney, Michael Everette Looney, Nancy Victoria Johnson, Rachel Jones, Sarah Looney, William Henry Looney. William Marion Looney passed away in 1903 in Greystone, Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Looney
WL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1838, William Marion Looney entered the world in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William G Looney And Elizabeth Betsey West.
  • In 1850, William Marion Looney resided in District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, William Marion Looney resided in District 22, Camp Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Marion Looney married Mary Emaline Jones, and had children including Anna Mae Mary Metcalf, Hunter Hiram Looney, John E Looney, John E Looney, Marion D Looney, Michael Everette Looney, Nancy Victoria Johnson, Rachel Jones, Sarah Looney, William Henry Looney.
  • William Marion Looney passed away in 1903 in Greystone, Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Looney's Ancestors

Self
William Looney
1838–1903
Birth Place: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William G Looney
1800–1843
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsey") West
1807–1890
Tennessee
Grandparents
Isam Looney
1775–1850
Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
Annie Greenway
1780–1862
Tennessee, United States of America
Edward (West) Sr
1766–1849
Loudoun Co., Virginia
Elizabeth Humphreys
1774–1839
Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Looney
1748–1783
Mary Johnson
1750–1830
William Greenway
1755–1839
Elizabeth Humphreys
1761–1837
Thomas Sr
1740–1796
Rachael Oliphant
1745–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Looney
1721–1756
Margaret Rhea
1722–1803
William Greenway
1720–1767
Mary Stevens
1727–1825
John II
1720–1798
Susannah (North)
1730–1807
Ephraim Oliphant
1717–1794
Sarah Stout
1725–1768

William Looney's Descendants

1.
WL
William (Marion) Looney (9 February 1838–3 Aug 1903) m. Mary (Emaline) Jones (25 Nov 1840–1 Jul 1917)
  1. 1. John (E) Looney 1868–1900 m. Dora Jones 1872–1916
    1. 1. Willie (E) Looney 1893–1949 m. Thomas (I) Price 1869–1932 m. Thomas (I.) Price 1870– m. George (L) Thomas 1891–
      1. 1. John (T) Price 1925–1988
      2. 2. John (Thomas) Price 1925–1988
      3. 3. Sarah (Kathleen) Price 1920–1992 m. German (Earl) Jackson 1905–1960 m. David (Franklin) Belcher 1916–1980
        1. 1. Carl (J) Price 1937–1970 m. Lois (Leaner) Lawson 1944–2009
        2. 2. Flora Belcher 1944–2020 m. Benjamin (Grant) Hill 1942–2007 m. Larry Spence 1941–2018
    2. 2. Nola (Mae) Metcalf 1910–1945
      1. 1. Christine Metcalf 1928–1931
    3. 3. Clara (Mae) Morgan 1908–1996 m. Joseph Morgan 1884–
    4. 4. Frank (B) Looney 1903–1972 m. Sara Lune 1917–
    5. 5. Roy (Edgen) Luna 1907–1956 m. Ola Petty 1912–
      1. 1. Bobby (Joe) Luna 1938–1997
      2. 2. Clara (Belle) Morris 1941–2011
    6. 6. James (A) Looney 1898–
    7. 7. Clara (Mamie) Looney 1909– m. Joseph Morgan 1884–
  2. 2. Michael (Everette) Looney 1881–1937
  3. 3. Rachel Jones 1866–1914
  4. 4. Anna (Mae Mary) Metcalf 1874–1928
  5. 5. Nancy (Victoria) Johnson 1860–1903
  6. 6. William (Henry) Looney 1864–1932
  7. 7. Hunter (Hiram) Looney 1887–1938
  8. 8. John (E.) Looney 1868–1900
  9. 9. Marion (D.) Looney 1884–1907

William Looney's Timeline

5 Records

1838
9 February 1838
Birth of William Marion Looney in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 12
William Marion Looney resided here in District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
William Marion Looney resided here in District 22, Camp Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
District 22, Camp Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
William Marion Looney resided here in Civil District 22, Greene, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 22, Greene, Tennessee, USA
1903
3 Aug 1903
Age 65
Death of William Marion Looney in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Greystone, Greene, Tennessee, USA
Mt. Olive Cemetery, Greystone, Greene, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 February 1838
    Event Place: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 5
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 22, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1531; Page: 430B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 22, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 1573; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0051
    [4] 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: District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 882; Page: 355b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee, 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: District 8, Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 882; Page: 355b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 22, Camp Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 22, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1531; Page: 430B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 22, Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 22, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 1573; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0051

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1903
    Event Place: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Greystone, Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greystone, Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE