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William Pope Muse 1801–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 December 1801

Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 13 June 1872

Death Location: Temple, Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Dr. Muse

Mother: Elizabeth Jackson

Spouse(s): Mary Williams

Children(s): Bowling Muse, Jesse Muse

In 1801, William Pope Muse entered the world in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Dr George W Muse And Elizabeth Jackson. In 1850, William Pope Muse resided in Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia, USA. In 1860, William Pope Muse resided in District 6, Carroll, Georgia, USA. William Pope Muse married Mary Ann Williams, and had children including Bowling J Muse, Jesse W Muse. William Pope Muse passed away in 1872 in Temple, Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1801, William Pope Muse entered the world in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Dr George W Muse And Elizabeth Jackson.
  • In 1850, William Pope Muse resided in Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, William Pope Muse resided in District 6, Carroll, Georgia, USA.
  • William Pope Muse married Mary Ann Williams, and had children including Bowling J Muse, Jesse W Muse.
  • William Pope Muse passed away in 1872 in Temple, Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Muse
1768–1810
Birth Location: Prince William County, Virginia, USA
DM
Elizabeth Jackson
1774–1838
Birth Location: Warren County, North Carolina, USA
EJ

Spouses(s)

Mary Williams
1810–1895
Birth Location: Danbury, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
MW

Children(s)

Bowling Muse
1853–
Birth Location: Georgia
BM
Jesse Muse
1833–1887
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
JM

William Muse's Ancestors

Self
William Muse
1801–1872
Birth Place: Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Dr. George W. Muse
1768–1810
Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Jackson
1774–1838
Warren County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Pope) Muse
1725–1819
Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Mary Williams
1730–
Great-Grandparents
William Muse
1701–1749
Mary Pope
1699–1731
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colonel 2nd
1673–1723
Ann Hopkins
1675–1725
Humphrey Pope
1671–1734
Amey Veale
1682–1745

William Muse's Descendants

1.
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William (Pope) Muse (30 December 1801–13 June 1872) m. Mary (Ann) Williams (25 December 1810–29 October 1895)
  1. 1. Bowling (J) Muse 1853–
  2. 2. Jesse (W) Muse 1833–1887 m. Ann (Elizabeth "Eliza") Threadgill 1836–1881
    1. 1. Johnie (Marcus) Muse 1873–1939
    2. 2. Benjamin (Sylvanis) Muse 1867–1936
    3. 3. Zachariah (Walker) Muse 1869–1932
    4. 4. Jesse (Williams) Muse 1877–1946
    5. 5. Jefferson (Davis) Muse 1860–1930
    6. 6. Alice (Ida) Wren 1859–1922
    7. 7. Harrietta (Eugenia) Muse 1863–1920
    8. 8. Sarah (A.) Muse 1857–1883
    9. 9. Henry (Pope "Bud") Muse 1855–1933
    10. 10. Andrew (Reese) Muse 1880–1938
    11. 11. Elon Muse 1875–1942
    12. 12. William (A.) Muse 1865–1891
    13. 13. Mary (Jane) Muse 1871–1944 m. J (H) Johnson 1871–1947
      1. 1. Baby Johnson 1906–1906
      2. 2. Milas (Harvel) Johnson 1908–1969 m. Helen (Pearl Jones (Burgess)) (Johnson) 1909–1985 m. Lois (B.) Robinson 1913–2001
        1. 1. Evelyn (Louise) Johnson 1929–2021 m. Wiley (Asbury Gammon) Sr. 1927–2014
      3. 3. Hattie (L) Johnson 1904–1967 m. William (Floyd) LIVEOAK 1902–1928 m. Leonard (Warner) Arthur 1891–1964
      4. 4. William (Eugene) Johnson 1912–1981 m. Zena (Gladys) Chandler 1913–1997
      5. 5. Jenny (Kate) Johnson 1896–1962
      6. 6. Zelma (Johnson) Bass 1902–1978 m. David (W) Bass 1899–
        1. 1. James Bass 1920–
      7. 7. Mary (Louise) Cash 1892–1963 m. Oscar (Lee) Cash 1888–1967
        1. 1. Edna Cash 1925–2011
        2. 2. Rosa (Kate) Cash 1928–1933
        3. 3. Ruby (Frances) Cash 1923–2002
        4. 4. Margaret (Lee) Cash 1931–2008
      8. 8. Annie (B) Johnson 1909–

William Muse's Timeline

5 Records

1801
30 December 1801
Birth of William Pope Muse in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 49
William Pope Muse resided here in Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
William Pope Muse resided here in District 6, Carroll, Georgia, USA
District 6, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 69
William Pope Muse resided here in Militia District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Militia District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1872
13 June 1872
Age 71
Death of William Pope Muse in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America
Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 December 1801
    Event Place: Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 649, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: M593_139; Page: 164A; Family History Library Film: 545638
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: M653_113; Page: 492; Family History Library Film: 803113
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: M432_87; Page: 311A; Image: 222
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: M432_87; Page: 311A; Image: 222

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: M653_113; Page: 492; Family History Library Film: 803113

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 649, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: M593_139; Page: 164A; Family History Library Film: 545638

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 June 1872
    Event Place: Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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