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William Lynn 1785–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1785

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 15 Jul 1862

Death Location: Casey Co. Kentucky

Father: Joseph Lynn

Mother: Mary Frances

Spouse(s): Prudence Reed

Children(s): Sarah Lynn, America Lynn

In 1785, William Lynn entered the world in Virginia, born to Joseph Lynn And Mary Frances. In 1810, William Lynn resided in Casey, Kentucky, United States. William Lynn married Prudence Reed, and had children including America Lynn, Sarah Margaret Lynn. William Lynn passed away in 1862 in Casey Co. Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1785, William Lynn entered the world in Virginia, born to Joseph Lynn And Mary Frances.
  • In 1810, William Lynn resided in Casey, Kentucky, United States.
  • William Lynn married Prudence Reed, and had children including America Lynn, Sarah Margaret Lynn.
  • William Lynn passed away in 1862 in Casey Co. Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Lynn
1760–1804
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
JL
Mary Frances
1765–1830
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
MF

Spouses(s)

Prudence Reed
1782–1848
Birth Location: –
PR

Children(s)

Sarah Lynn
1827–
Birth Location: Lincoln Co. Kentucky
SL
America Lynn
1825–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky
AL

William Lynn's Ancestors

Self
William Lynn
1785–1862
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Joseph Lynn
1760–1804
, , Virginia, USA
Mary Frances
1765–1830
, , Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Lynn's Descendants

1.
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William Lynn (Abt. 1785–15 Jul 1862) m. Prudence Reed (Abt. 1782–1848)
  1. 1. Sarah (Margaret) Lynn 1827– m. Richard Conner 1820–1864 m. Thomas (James) Lowe 1826–1861
    1. 1. James (William) Conner 1861–1947 m. Amanda (Malzena) Thurman 1861–1934
      1. 1. Samuel Conner 1879–1972 m. Mary (Etta) Adams 1875–1934
        1. 1. Charles (Franklin) Connor 1900–1932
        2. 2. Daisy Conner 1902–1966 m. George (William) Clements 1885–1958
        3. 3. Essie Conner 1904–1957
        4. 4. Anna (Marie) Conner 1907–1987 m. George Redding 1903–1980
        5. 5. James (Bryant) Conner 1911–1995 m. Cleo (Corrine) Moore 1915–1944
        6. 6. Lewis (R) Conner 1916–1982 m. Katherine A 1916–
        7. 7. John (Harden) Conner 1913–1917
        8. 8. William Conner 1919–1965 m. Mildred (Pauline) Wilson 1922–1994
      2. 2. Thomas (Frank) Conner 1881–1960
      3. 3. Lucien (Lewis) Conner 1884–1975 m. Bertha Margaret 1880–1950
        1. 1. Lowell (L) Conner 1905–
        2. 2. Edna Conner 1907–
        3. 3. George (P) Conner 1909–
        4. 4. Austin (V) Conner 1912–
        5. 5. Richard Conner 1915–
        6. 6. James (H) Conner 1917–
        7. 7. Fred (R) Conner 1921–
        8. 8. Louise Conner 1924–
      4. 4. John (Fletcher) Conner 1887–1969 m. Bertha N 1891–1967
        1. 1. Velma Conner 1909–
      5. 5. William (Coleman) Conner 1890–1979 m. Daisy (Mae) Tapscott 1908–1992
        1. 1. William (Harold) Conner 1926–2010
      6. 6. Mary (Eliza) Conner 1894–1970
      7. 7. Ida (Lou) Conner 1894–
      8. 8. Sarah (Margaret) Conner 1896–1974 m. John Reside 1895–1978
        1. 1. Willard (L) Reside 1918–1994 m. Pauline E 1916–1991
        2. 2. John Reside 1919–
        3. 3. Kermit (G) Reside 1922–
        4. 4. Donald (L) Reside 1926–
      9. 9. Harry (Almerin) Conner 1902–1979
  2. 2. America Lynn 1825–1918 m. Joshua (David) Clarkson 1821–1911
    1. 1. Joseph (Wilson) Clarkson 1857–1937 m. Laura ('Lula') Cummings 1866–1913 m. Minnie 1889– m. Louise Clarkston 1866–
      1. 1. Maggie (L) Clarkson 1887–1965 m. Johnnie Smith 1872–
        1. 1. Bessie Smith 1907–
        2. 2. Marcie Smith 1914–
      2. 2. Perry (F) Clarkson 1891–1958
      3. 3. Carrie (M) Clarkson 1892–1967 m. Virgil (Killis) Raikes 1885–1962
        1. 1. Charles Raikes 1910–1982
      4. 4. James (Arless) Clarkson 1896–1981 m. Hazel (Lillian) Sanders 1902–1987
        1. 1. Curtis (Carlton) Clarkson 1924–2008
        2. 2. Victor (Wilson) Clarkson 1933–1956
      5. 5. Lillie (J) Clarkson 1894–1956 m. William (David) Brown 1889–1976
        1. 1. Maulsey Brown 1912–
        2. 2. Donzie (Z) Brown 1916–
        3. 3. Opal Brown 1924–
        4. 4. Mossie Brown 1912–
      6. 6. Malinda (Ada) Clarkson 1898–1977 m. Tom Lowery 1892–1969
      7. 7. John Clarkson 1899–1910
      8. 8. Mary (Geneva) Clarkson 1902–1988 m. Ephram (Wesley) Cochran 1900–1936
        1. 1. Ruth (Lucille) Cochran 1925–1981
      9. 9. Virgil (L) Clarkson 1900–1977 m. Maude Clarkson 1903–
      10. 10. Claudia (S) Clarkson 1905–1994 m. John (G) HALL 1898–1983
      11. 11. James (Arless) Clarkston 1893–1981 m. Hazel (Lillian) Sanders 1902–1987
      12. 12. infant Clarkson 1904–1904
    2. 2. George Alfred 1857–

William Lynn's Timeline

10 Records

1785
1785
Birth of William Lynn in Virginia
Virginia
1785
Abt. 1785
Birth of William Lynn
None
1810
1810
Age 25
William Lynn resided here in Casey, Kentucky, United States
Casey, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 35
William Lynn resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
William Lynn resided here in Casey, Kentucky, USA
Casey, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
William Lynn resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
William Lynn resided here in District 2, Casey, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 75
William Lynn resided here in District 5, Casey, Kentucky
District 5, Casey, Kentucky
1861
15 Jan 1861
Age 76
Death of William Lynn in Casey Co. Kentucky
Casey Co. Kentucky
1862
15 Jul 1862
Age 77
Death of William Lynn
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M653_361; Page: 422; Family History Library Film: 803361
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M432_196; Page: 300A; Image: 32

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1785

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 9; Page: 45; Image: 00053; Family History Library Film: 0181354

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Page: 216; NARA Roll: M33_18; Image: 121

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 34; Page: 296; Family History Library Film: 0007813

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 107; Page: 178; Family History Library Film: 0007824

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M432_196; Page: 300A; Image: 32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M653_361; Page: 422; Family History Library Film: 803361

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1861
    Event Place: Casey Co. Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1862
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