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William Wilson McNair 1790–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 MAR 1790

Birth Location: Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States

Death Date: 5 APR 1868

Death Location: Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States

Father: Hugh McNair

Mother: Phoebe Torbert

Spouse(s): Sarah Pierpoint

Children(s): Henrietta McNair

William Wilson McNair was born in 1790 in Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States, the child of Hugh Wilson Mcnair And Phoebe Philpot Torbert. In 1850, William Wilson McNair resided in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States. In 1855, William Wilson McNair resided in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States. William Wilson McNair married Sarah Landon Pierpoint, and had children including Henrietta Pierpont Mcnair. William Wilson McNair passed away in 1868 in Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • William Wilson McNair was born in 1790 in Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States, the child of Hugh Wilson Mcnair And Phoebe Philpot Torbert.
  • In 1850, William Wilson McNair resided in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States.
  • In 1855, William Wilson McNair resided in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States.
  • William Wilson McNair married Sarah Landon Pierpoint, and had children including Henrietta Pierpont Mcnair.
  • William Wilson McNair passed away in 1868 in Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William McNair's Ancestors

Self
William McNair
1790–1868
Birth Place: Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States
Parents
Hugh Wilson McNair
1765–1845
Irish Settlement, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Phoebe (Philpot) Torbert
1761–1817
Bucks, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Grandparents
William (King) McNair
1727–1823
Blanket Nuc Farm, Donegal, Ireland
Sarah Horner
1751–1826
Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1691–1762
Christiana Walker
1700–1782
James Horner
1711–1793
Jane Kerr
1713–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John McNair
1664–1738
William Walker
1673–1738
Hannah Anslow
1680–1750
Isaac Horner
1673–1760
Eleanor Browne
1695–1759
JAMES KERR
1687–1770
Elizabeth
1691–1727

William McNair's Descendants

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William (Wilson) McNair (31 MAR 1790–5 APR 1868) m. Sarah (Landon) Pierpoint (20 DEC 1802–1895)
  1. 1. Henrietta (Pierpont) McNair 1830–1916 m. Charles (B.) McNair 1829–1899
    1. 1. Jeannie (Amanda) McNair 1865–1947
    2. 2. Henrietta (Pierpont) McNair 1861–1919
    3. 3. Charles (Henry) McNair 1869–1893
    4. 4. William (Wilson) McNair 1858–1863
    5. 5. Caroline (Wilson) McNair 1867–1919
    6. 6. Flora (Amelia) McNair 1857–1937
    7. 7. Sarah (Louise) McNair 1863–1915
    8. 8. Humilla Mcnair 1862–
    9. 9. Marion McNair 1855–1899

William McNair's Timeline

8 Records

1790
31 MAR 1790
Birth of William Wilson McNair in Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States
Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States
1850
1850
Age 60
William Wilson McNair resided here in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
1855
1855
Age 65
William Wilson McNair resided here in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
1855
1855
Age 65
William Wilson McNair resided here in Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
1865
1865
Age 75
William Wilson McNair resided here in , Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
, Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
1865
1865
Age 75
William Wilson McNair resided here in , Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
, Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States
1868
1868
Age 78
Burial of William Wilson McNair in , Livingston, New York, United States of America
, Livingston, New York, United States of America
1868
5 APR 1868
Age 78
Death of William Wilson McNair in Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States
Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1790
    Event Place: Sonyea, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New York State Census, 1865, "New York State Census, 1865," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2021), William W Mcnair, Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States; citing Census, p. 24, citing multiple county Clerks; Warren and Lewis County Board of Supervisors; multiple counties in New York; Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York.
    [2] New York State Census, 1855, "New York State Census, 1855," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 3 March 2021), William W Mcnair, Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States; citing p. , line #5, family #254, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 510,541.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 June 2021), William W. McNair, ; Burial, Livingston, New York, United States of America, South Sparta Cemetery; citing record ID 67428683, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 December 2020), William W McNair, Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [5] Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Wm. W. Mcnair in entry for Henrietta P. Mcnair, 24 Dec 1916; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,530,829.
    [6] District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961, "District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 8 May 2023), Wm. W. Mcnair in entry for Amanda W. Mcnair, 01 Feb 1930, District of Columbia, United States; citing reference ID 325717, District Records Center, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,116,108.
    [7] Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, "Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 January 2020), Wm Wilson McUair in entry for Wm Woodbridge McUair, 1885.
    [8] Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, "Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 January 2020), Wm. Wilson in entry for Wm. Woodbridge McNair, 1885.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: , Livingston, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 June 2021), William W. McNair, ; Burial, Livingston, New York, United States of America, South Sparta Cemetery; citing record ID 67428683, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 APR 1939

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 APR 1868
    Event Place: Livingston, Columbia, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 June 2021), William W. McNair, ; Burial, Livingston, New York, United States of America, South Sparta Cemetery; citing record ID 67428683, <i>Find a Grave</i>

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: , Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: , Groveland, Livingston, New York, United States

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