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William Lynch 1805 – 1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1861

Death Location: Bertie, North Carolina, USA

Father: *Stephen Lynch

Mother: Patsy Lynch

Spouse(s): Lucy Cyrus

Children(s): Rachel Richardson

The story of William Lynch began in 1805 in Halifax, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, William Lynch resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA. William Lynch married Lucy Ann Cyrus, and had children including Rachel Richardson. William Lynch passed away in 1861 in Bertie, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Lynch began in 1805 in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, William Lynch resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • William Lynch married Lucy Ann Cyrus, and had children including Rachel Richardson.
  • William Lynch passed away in 1861 in Bertie, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

*Stephen Lynch
1785 – 1850
Birth Location: , Halifax, North Carolina, USA
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Patsy Lynch
1774 –
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Cyrus
1815 – 1870
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Rachel Richardson
1838 – 1926
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
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William Lynch's Ancestors

Self
William Lynch
1805 – 1861
Birth Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
*Stephen Lynch
1785 – 1850
, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Patsy Lynch
1774 –
Grandparents
James (Lanier) Weaver
1762 – 1830
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Patsy Lynch
1774 – 1882
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Bristol Matthews
1752 – 1837
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Ann (Jane) Humphreys
1750 – 1798
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Weaver
1714 – 1779
William Lynch
1752 – 1837
*nanny Lynch
1750 – 1798
James Matthews
1723 – 1773
Ruth Matthews
1728 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Weaver
1686 – 1735
Elizabeth Buckwater
1689 – 1732
Thomas Matthews
1700 – 1762

William Lynch's Descendants

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William Lynch (1805 – 1861) m. Lucy (Ann) Cyrus (1815 – 1870)
  1. 1. Rachel Richardson (24 Jun 1838 – 06 Oct 1926) m. Cofield Richardson (abt 1818 – ) m. Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (1817 – Jan 1880) m. Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (1817 – Jan 1880) m. Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (abt 1817 – January 1880)
    1. 1. Sally Richardson (1864 – 8 Aug 1951) m. Rufus (H) Buston (abt 1862 – 5 Nov 1933) m. Rufus B??Rton (Feb 1854 – 5 Nov 1933) m. Jno Richardson (1860 – 1936) m. Jno Richardson (1860 – 1936)
      1. 1. Susie (Anna) Burton (27 December 1885 – 8 August 1965) m. Robert Richardson (Abt 1865 – ) m. Louis Anthony (1908 – )
        1. 1. Johnie Richardson (abt 1913 – 10 April 1983)
      2. 2. John Richardson (1878 – 13 Nov 1967) m. Laura (B) Trimble (abt 1866 – 1960)
        1. 1. Sandra (Elizabeth Richardson) Killett (05 Apr 1961 – ) m. Sam (Wilcox) Williams (05/10/1950 – ) m. Sam (Wilcox) Williams (05/10/50 – )
      3. 3. John (Thomas) Richardson (1870 – 19 Jun 1961) m. Lizzie Richardson (abt 1890 – ) m. Flossy (Virginia) Richardson (18 Aug 1908 – 17 Dec 1994) m. Flossie Rudd (abt 1909 – 17 Dec 1994) m. Lizzie Richardson (abt 1890 – )
        1. 1. Luther (William) Richardson (17 May 1928 – 18 Sep 1989) m. Cather Moore (abt 1931 – ) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Collins (abt 1928 – 25 Oct 2001)
        2. 2. John (Artis) Richardson (24 Jun 1930 – February 3, 2015) m. Bessie (Louise) Richardson
        3. 3. Luther (William) Richardson (17 May 1928 – 18 Sep 1989) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Collins (abt 1924 – 1988)
        4. 4. Victoria (Odell Richardson) Killett (05151932 – ) m. George (Robert) Killett (abt 1927 – 29 Jun 1988)
      4. 4. Mary Richardson (abt 1880 – 1930) m. Asa Silver (Jan 1877 – )
        1. 1. Ida Bryant (abt 1897 – May 1980) m. Morris Flam m. Joseph Silver (abt 1894 – ) m. Willie Bryant (abt 1899 – ) m. Mary Silver (Mar 1882 – 29 Mar 1980)
        2. 2. Richard Silver (Jan 1898 – Abt 1971) m. Effie Bell (abt 1900 – )
      5. 5. Andrew Richardson (1886 – 07/07/1965)
      6. 6. Johnnie (Thomas) Richardson (11 Mar 1878 – 19 Jun 1961) m. Lizzie Battle (abt 1889 – ) m. Louise Richardson (Dec 1890 – )
        1. 1. Luther (William) Richardson (17 May 1928 – 18 Sep 1989) m. Cather (Mae) Moore (15 Apr 1931 – June 7 2004)
      7. 7. Jno Richardson (1860 – ) m. Laura (V.) Richardson (abt 1880 – abt 1891)
        1. 1. J. (Percy M.) Richardson (1873 – ) m. Lillian (Ruth) Wihiams (1883 – Abt 1956) m. Lillian (Ruth) Wihiams (abt 1884 – )
    2. 2. Lucy Richardson (1868 – 1910)
    3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Richardson (1869 – 18 Apr 1954) m. *gid Silver (1861 – Abt. 1897)
      1. 1. Mary (Silver) Moore (21 Sep 1891 – )
      2. 2. Nina (Lou) Silver (13 Feb 1898 – 15 Jun 1928) m. Sam Dickens (9 Aug 1902 – 14 Apr 1955)
        1. 1. Annie (Mae) Dickens (24 Dec 1922 – ) m. Clyde Lynch (31 Mar 1922 – 25 Aug 1974)
      3. 3. Richard (Allen) Wills (September 17, 1898 – May 6, 1985)
    4. 4. COLFIELD Richardson (February 1836 – 15 October 1920) m. Jane Richardson m. Ene Ric (May 1839 – )
    5. 5. Laura Richardson (Abt 1865 – 10 May 1960) m. Jones Lee (abt 1862 – 25 May 1916) m. John Richardson (abt 1878 – 13 Nov 1967)
      1. 1. Loucrey Lee (Jan 1878 – )
      2. 2. James Lee (Mar 1881 – 5 Aug 1934)
      3. 3. Hilliard Lee (May 1885 – ) m. Sallie Cappedge (abt 1887 – )
    6. 6. Lucy (Richardson) Brinkley (1868 – 1910) m. John (W) Coleman (abt 1856 – )
      1. 1. Lesley Brinkley (19 Apr 1892 – 6 Dec 1944)
    7. 7. Henry Richardson (Abt 1871 – )
    8. 8. Coffer Richardson (Abt 1878 – )
    9. 9. Ann Maria m. Alfred Lee (Oct 1848 – 1907)
      1. 1. James Lee (1875 – ) m. Vinnie (Powell) Lee (10 Jun 1883 – 27 May 1964)
        1. 1. Olivia (B.) Lee (17 Jul 1920 – 05 May 1984) m. Jesse (L.) Daughtry
    10. 10. Ann Maria

William Lynch's Timeline

3 Records

1805
1805
Birth of William Lynch in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
William Lynch resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1861
1861
Age 56
Death of William Lynch in Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Bertie, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 633; Page: 78A
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 633; Page: 78A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina, USA
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