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William Matheny 1751–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1751

Birth Location: Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 17 Jun 1837

Death Location: Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States

Father: William Matheny

Mother: Elizabeth Sims

Spouse(s): Mary Harrison, Margaret Matheny, Sarah Stevens

Children(s): James Matheny, Samuel Matheny, Daniel MATHENY, Peachy Matheny, Archibald Matheny, Reuben Matheny, Stephen Matheny, Rebecca Matheny, Elender Matheny, Margaret Matheny, Margaret MATHENEY, James Matheny, James Matheney, William Matheny, Joshua Matheney, Sims Matheny, Ann Matheny, Stephen Matheney, Peter Matheny, Samuel Matheny, Margaret Cool, James Matheney, Isaac Matheney, Nancy Matheny, Jacob Matheny, Sarah Matheney, William Matheney, Elendor Matheney, Reuben Matheney, Collins Matheny, Joshua Matheney, John Matheney, Peggy Matheney, Sarah Matheney, Mary Matheney, James Matheney, Archibald Matheny

In 1751, William Matheny entered the world in Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States, born to William Matheny And Elizabeth Ann Sims. In 1810, William Matheny resided in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States. In 1830, William Matheny resided in Northern District, Augusta, Virginia, United State. William Matheny married Margaret Matheny, Mary Harrison, Sarah Stevens, and had children including Ann Matheny, Archibald Matheny, Collins Matheny, Daniel B Matheny, Elender Matheny, Elendor Matheney, Isaac Matheney, Jacob Matheny, James Matheney, James William Matheny, John Matheney, Joshua Matheney, Margaret Cool, Margaret Matheney, Margaret Matheny, Mary Matheney, Nancy Matheny, Peachy Harrison Matheny, Peggy Matheney, Peter Matheny, Rebecca Matheny, Reuben Matheney, Reuben Matheny, Samuel Matheny, Sarah Matheney, Sims Matheny, Stephen Matheney, Stephen Matheny, William Jr Matheny, William Matheney. William Matheny passed away in 1837 in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1751, William Matheny entered the world in Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States, born to William Matheny And Elizabeth Ann Sims.
  • In 1810, William Matheny resided in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, William Matheny resided in Northern District, Augusta, Virginia, United State.
  • William Matheny married Margaret Matheny, Mary Harrison, Sarah Stevens, and had children including Ann Matheny, Archibald Matheny, Collins Matheny, Daniel B Matheny, Elender Matheny, Elendor Matheney, Isaac Matheney, Jacob Matheny, James Matheney, James William Matheny, John Matheney, Joshua Matheney, Margaret Cool, Margaret Matheney, Margaret Matheny, Mary Matheney, Nancy Matheny, Peachy Harrison Matheny, Peggy Matheney, Peter Matheny, Rebecca Matheny, Reuben Matheney, Reuben Matheny, Samuel Matheny, Sarah Matheney, Sims Matheny, Stephen Matheney, Stephen Matheny, William Jr Matheny, William Matheney.
  • William Matheny passed away in 1837 in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Matheny
1720–1756
Birth Location: Hope Plantation, Stafford, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Sims
1725–1842
Birth Location: Stafford, Frederick, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Harrison
1760–1840
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Margaret Matheny
1750–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Sarah Stevens
1755–1825
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

James Matheny
1770–1841
Birth Location: Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
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Samuel Matheny
1792–1866
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Daniel MATHENY
1785–
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Peachy Matheny
1805–1859
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Archibald Matheny
1807–
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Reuben Matheny
1787–1862
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Stephen Matheny
1783–1848
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Rebecca Matheny
1796–
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Elender Matheny
1788–1827
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Margaret Matheny
1794–1875
Birth Location: Rock, Virginia, United States
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Margaret MATHENEY
1794–1875
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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James Matheny
1776–1869
Birth Location: Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
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James Matheney
1790–
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
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William Matheny
1805–
Birth Location: –
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Joshua Matheney
1781–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Sims Matheny
1780–1836
Birth Location: Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico, United States
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Ann Matheny
1781–
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, United States
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Stephen Matheney
1783–1848
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Peter Matheny
1787–1860
Birth Location: Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
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Samuel Matheny
1792–1866
Birth Location: Rock, Virginia, United States
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Margaret Cool
1794–1875
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
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James Matheney
1790–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Isaac Matheney
1789–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Matheny
1790–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Jacob Matheny
1795–
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Matheney
1802–1854
Birth Location: Bath, Virginia, United States
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William Matheney
1793–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Elendor Matheney
1788–1827
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Reuben Matheney
1787–1862
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Collins Matheny
1785–1840
Birth Location: Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
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Joshua Matheney
1781–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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John Matheney
1791–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Peggy Matheney
1805–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Sarah Matheney
1803–1854
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Mary Matheney
1801–1868
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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James Matheney
1790–1869
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Archibald Matheny
1796–
Birth Location: Rock, Virginia, United States
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William Matheny's Ancestors

Self
William Matheny
1751–1837
Birth Place: Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Matheny
1720–1756
Hope Plantation, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Sims
1725–1842
Stafford, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Daniel (Matheny) II
1693–1750
Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Crosby) Mathena
1687–1750
Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Matheny
1666–1705
Frances Mason
1669–1705
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Matheny
1638–1685
Sarah Wentworth
1638–1700
Richard Routt
1644–1713
Mary Adams
1650–1716

William Matheny's Descendants

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William Matheny (14 Aug 1751–17 Jun 1837) m. Mary Harrison (1760–1840) m. Margaret Matheny (1750–) m. Sarah Stevens (1755–16 Aug 1825)
  1. 1. James (William) Matheny 1770–1841 m. Elizabeth (J) Mills 1770–1851 m. Mary 1781–
    1. 1. Lewis Matheny 1795–
    2. 2. Cullen Matheny 1797–1873
    3. 3. William Matheny 1798–1876
    4. 4. Eli (Needham) Matheny 1800–1827
    5. 5. James (William) Matheny 1802–1882
    6. 6. William Matheny 1798–1876 m. Matilda (Ann) Murphy 1805–1866
      1. 1. Jasper (Newton) Matheny 1839–
      2. 2. Colmbus Matheny 1842–
      3. 3. Sherman (Thomas) Matheny 1843–
      4. 4. Martha Matheny 1825–1912
      5. 5. William (Murphy) Matheny 1833–
      6. 6. Delila Matheny 1837–1880
    7. 7. Lucretia Mathney 1801–1860 m. William Dinkins 1794–1842
      1. 1. Robert Dinkins 1834–1889 m. Martha Golsby 1840–1870 m. Prudence (A) Dalby 1847–1921
        1. 1. James (Sheridan) Dinkins 1865–1936 m. Tennie (Elmina) Dinkins 1870–1929
        2. 2. Martha (C.) Dinkins 1868–1912 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1933 m. J.W. Johnson 1862–1930
        3. 3. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        4. 4. William (Elvin) Dinkins 1860–1861
        5. 5. Jesse (Champion) Dinkins 1862–1946 m. S (J) Heigh 1863– m. S (J) High 1863–1931 m. Wright Dinkins 1865–
        6. 6. Anna (Carolina) Dinkins 1867–1877
        7. 7. Mattie (Johnson) Dinkins 1869–1912 m. James (W) Johnson 1862–1930
        8. 8. Cornelia Dinkins 1884–1886
        9. 9. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        10. 10. Leconia (Eliz) Dinkins –1898 m. Prudence (A) Dalby 1847–1921
        11. 11. Jeanis (S.) Dinnins 1864–
        12. 12. Leona Dinkins 1877–1879
        13. 13. Susan (A.) Dinkins 1874–1948
        14. 14. Robert (A) Dinkins 1881–1962
        15. 15. Sidney (Bowers) Dinkins 1884–1886
        16. 16. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947 m. Joanna ("Annie") Brown 1891–1972
        17. 17. Savannah Dawson 1874–1948
        18. 18. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        19. 19. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        20. 20. Martha (Victorial Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        21. 21. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        22. 22. Susan (A.) Dinkins 1874–1948
        23. 23. Susan (A. (Savannah) Dinkins Dawson) Jackson 1874–1948
        24. 24. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        25. 25. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        26. 26. Susan (A.) Dinkins 1874–
        27. 27. Robert (A) Dinkins 1881–1962 m. Erline Bell 1906–
        28. 28. Cordelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
        29. 29. Savannah Dawson 1874–1948
        30. 30. Cordelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
        31. 31. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
        32. 32. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
        33. 33. Susannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–1948
        34. 34. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        35. 35. Susannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        36. 36. Sidney (Bowers) Dinkins 1884–1886
        37. 37. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
        38. 38. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
        39. 39. Savannah Dawson 1874–1877
        40. 40. Cornelia Dinkins 1884–1886
        41. 41. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
        42. 42. Leona (Elizabeth) Dinkins 1877–1879
        43. 43. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
        44. 44. Susan (A. "Savannah") Dinkins 1874–1948
        45. 45. Mary (Louise) High 1872–1953
        46. 46. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–
        47. 47. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–
        48. 48. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        49. 49. Cordeally (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
        50. 50. Cornelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
        51. 51. Leona (E.) Dinkins 1877–1879
        52. 52. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        53. 53. Robert (A) Dinkins 1881–1962
        54. 54. Sidney (Bowers) Dinkins 1884–1886
        55. 55. Leona (E.) Dinkins 1877–1898
        56. 56. Albert (S) Dinkins 1888–1947
        57. 57. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
        58. 58. Mary (Lena Louise) Dinkins 1872–1953
        59. 59. Martha (C) Dinkins 1868–1912 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1930 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1930 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1930
        60. 60. Savannah Dawson 1874–1948
        61. 61. Leona (E.) Dinkins 1877–1879
        62. 62. Cornelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
        63. 63. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
        64. 64. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
        65. 65. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
        66. 66. Susan (A. "Savannah") Dinkins 1874–1948
        67. 67. Anna (Carolina) Dinkins 1867–1877
        68. 68. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins* 1869–1912
        69. 69. Jesse (Champion) Dinkins 1862–1946
        70. 70. Mary (Lena Louise) Dinkins 1872–1953 m. J. (M.) High 1862–1909
        71. 71. George (Franklin) Dinkins* 1870–1870
      2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Dinkins 1844–1920 m. Mary Dinkins 1844–
        1. 1. Ellen Dinkins 1868–
        2. 2. George (F) Dinkins 1876–
        3. 3. John (R) Dinkins 1879–
        4. 4. Cora (B) Dinkins 1882–
        5. 5. Pearl Dinkins 1885–
        6. 6. Ella Dinkins 1865–
        7. 7. Sarah (E.) Dinkins 1866–
        8. 8. William (A.) Dinkins 1871–
      3. 3. Derusio (Caroline) Dinkins 1839–1864
      4. 4. James (Beck) Dinkins 1827–1876 m. Louiza (Jane) Lawrence 1824–1895
        1. 1. Francis (Miriam) Dinkins 1858–1896
        2. 2. Sarah (J) Dinkins 1856–1929
        3. 3. Robert (Ulysess) Dinkins 1869–1947 m. Adell Dinkins 1873–1916 m. Elizabeth Dinkins 1902–
        4. 4. Porticia (Enrine) Dinkins 1860–1964
        5. 5. William (M) Dinkins 1847–1937
        6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth) Dinkins 1851–1940
        7. 7. James (Munroe) Dinkins 1853–1855
        8. 8. Henry (Harrison) Dinkins 1849–1934
        9. 9. Martha (Carolina) Dinkins 1863–1865
        10. 10. Francis (M) Dinkins 1857–
      5. 5. Elias (Bowden) Dinkins 1829–1862
      6. 6. Robert Dinkins 1834–1889
    8. 8. Eli Matheny 1800–1827
    9. 9. Jacob Matheny 1811–
    10. 10. Thomas (M) Matheny 1817–1875
    11. 11. John (Peter) Matheny 1801–1870
    12. 12. Louisa Matheny 1824–
    13. 13. Caroline (M) Matheny 1828–
    14. 14. Jesse (H) Matheny 1814–
    15. 15. Francis Matheny 1800–1872
    16. 16. Frances Needham 1805–1872
    17. 17. William (Mills) Matheny 1813–1874
    18. 18. Thomas (Blackstone) Matheny 1800–1845
      1. 1. Doctor (Joseph) Matheny 1856–1937
  2. 2. Samuel Matheny 1792–1866
  3. 3. Daniel (B) MATHENY 1785–
  4. 4. Peachy (Harrison) Matheny 1805–1859
  5. 5. Archibald Matheny 1807–
  6. 6. Reuben Matheny 1787–1862
  7. 7. Stephen Matheny 1783–1848
  8. 8. Rebecca Matheny 1796–
  9. 9. Elender Matheny 1788–1827
  10. 10. Margaret Matheny 1794–1875
  11. 11. Margaret MATHENEY 1794–1875
  12. 12. James (William) Matheny 1776–1869
  13. 13. James Matheney 1790–
  14. 14. William (Jr) Matheny 1805–
  15. 15. Joshua Matheney 1781–
  16. 16. Sims Matheny 1780–1836
  17. 17. Ann Matheny 1781–
  18. 18. Stephen Matheney 1783–1848
  19. 19. Peter Matheny 1787–1860
  20. 20. Samuel Matheny 1792–1866
  21. 21. Margaret Cool 1794–1875
  22. 22. James Matheney 1790–
  23. 23. Isaac Matheney 1789–
  24. 24. Nancy Matheny 1790–
  25. 25. Jacob Matheny 1795–
  26. 26. Sarah Matheney 1802–1854
  27. 27. William Matheney 1793–
  28. 28. Elendor Matheney 1788–1827
  29. 29. Reuben Matheney 1787–1862
  30. 30. Collins Matheny 1785–1840
  31. 31. Joshua Matheney 1781–
  32. 32. John Matheney 1791–
  33. 33. Peggy Matheney 1805–
  34. 34. Sarah Matheney 1803–1854
  35. 35. Mary Matheney 1801–1868
  36. 36. James Matheney 1790–1869
  37. 37. Archibald Matheny 1796–

William Matheny's Timeline

6 Records

1751
14 Aug 1751
Birth of William Matheny in Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States
Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 59
William Matheny resided here in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 79
William Matheny resided here in Northern District, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Northern District, Augusta, Virginia, United States
1833
1833-1849
Age 82
William Matheny resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1837
17 Jun 1837
Age 86
Death of William Matheny in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 89
William Matheny resided here in Carroll, Tennessee, United States
Carroll, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1751
    Event Place: Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1759; Birth city: Augusta; Birth state: VA
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 521; Page: 40; Image: 85; Family History Library Film: 0024544
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 137; Image: 0181427; Family History Library Film: 00185

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Northern District, Augusta, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Northern District, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833-1849
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Carroll, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 521; Page: 40; Image: 85; Family History Library Film: 0024544

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1837
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1759; Birth city: Augusta; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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