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William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal 1828–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1828

Birth Location: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: abt 1878

Death Location: Washington County, Texas, USA

Father:

Mother: Nancy Harbour

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stafford

Children(s): Melissa O'NEAL

In 1828, William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal entered the world in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States, born to John O Neal And Nancy Harbour. In 1830, William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided in Ruddall Township, Independence County, AR. In 1850, William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided in Washington, Texas, USA. William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal married Elizabeth Stafford, and had children including Melissa Ann O Neal. William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal passed away in 1878 in Washington County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal entered the world in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States, born to John O Neal And Nancy Harbour.
  • In 1830, William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided in Ruddall Township, Independence County, AR.
  • In 1850, William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided in Washington, Texas, USA.
  • William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal married Elizabeth Stafford, and had children including Melissa Ann O Neal.
  • William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal passed away in 1878 in Washington County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nancy Harbour
1801–1890
Birth Location: –
NH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Stafford
1833–1880
Birth Location: Independence County, Arkansas, USA
ES

Children(s)

Melissa O'NEAL
1850–1891
Birth Location: Arkansas
MO

William O'Neal's Ancestors

Self
William O'Neal
1828–1878
Birth Place: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
Parents
Nancy Harbour
1801–1890
Grandparents
Joseph (Harbour DNA (MyHeritage) -) P2c6xr
1773–1839
Virginia, USA
Mary (W "Polly") Stephens
1780–1862
Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elisha Harbour
1733–1807
Margret Reynolds
1733–1795
Samuel Stephens
1758–1825
MRS STEPHENS
1760–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Reynolds
1712–1789
Deborah Greenne
1711–1755
William Col
1707–1760
Mary Shackleford
1720–1760

William O'Neal's Descendants

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William (Abijah "Bigey") O'Neal (04 May 1828–abt 1878) m. Elizabeth Stafford (1833–1880)
  1. 1. Melissa (Ann) O'NEAL 1850–1891 m. William (Jasper) Williams 1850–1891
    1. 1. Dora Williams 1886– m. Bascom (Lampley) Northam 1884–1945
      1. 1. Marion (M) Northam 1915–1970 m. Margaret (M Beer) Edwards 1909–1983 m. Dorothy (M) Fetty 1919–
        1. 1. Keith (Edward) Northam 1947–1982
        2. 2. Keith (Edward) Northam 1947–2014
      2. 2. Wilmurth Northam 1910–
      3. 3. Marie Northam 1915–
      4. 4. Clarence Northam 1908–
      5. 5. Lee Northam 1919–

William O'Neal's Timeline

8 Records

1828
04 May 1828
Birth of William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
1830
1830
Age 2
William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided here in Ruddall Township, Independence County, AR
Ruddall Township, Independence County, AR
1850
1850
Age 22
William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided here in Washington, Texas, USA
Washington, Texas, USA
1855
1855
Age 27
William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided here in New York City, Ward 8, New York, New York, USA
New York City, Ward 8, New York, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided here in Washington, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Washington, Independence, Arkansas, USA
1865
1865
Age 37
William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal resided here in Precinct 1, Coryell, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Coryell, Texas, USA
1878
abt 1878
Age 50
Death of William Abijah "Bigey" O'Neal in Washington County, Texas, USA
Washington County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1828
    Event Place: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Coryell, Texas; Roll: M593_1581; Page: 289B; Family History Library Film: 553080
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855
    [5] New York, State Census, 1865
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Independence, Arkansas; Page: 44; Family History Library Film: 803043
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2634.013; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Texas; Roll: 916; Page: 309A
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ruddall Township, Independence County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Texas; Roll: 916; Page: 309A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: New York City, Ward 8, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Independence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Independence, Arkansas; Page: 44; Family History Library Film: 803043

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Coryell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Coryell, Texas; Roll: M593_1581; Page: 289B; Family History Library Film: 553080

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buncam, Independence, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1878
    Event Place: Washington County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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