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William Priest 1723–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1723

Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1801

Death Location: Russell, Virginia

Father: David Priest

Mother: Susannah Field

Spouse(s): Mary Griffith

Children(s): David Priest, Lydia Priest, Elizabeth Priest, Richard Preece, Lydia Priest, Samuel Priest, Richard Priest, William Priest, Elizabeth Priest

In 1723, William Priest entered the world in York, Pennsylvania, born to David Priest And Susannah Eleanor Field. In 1747, William Priest established residence. William Priest married Mary Griffith, and had children including David Priest, Elizabeth Priest, Lydia Priest, Richard Lincoln Preece, Richard Lincoln Priest, Samuel Priest, Sary Murry Priest, William Priest. William Priest passed away in 1801 in Russell, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1723, William Priest entered the world in York, Pennsylvania, born to David Priest And Susannah Eleanor Field.
  • In 1747, William Priest established residence.
  • William Priest married Mary Griffith, and had children including David Priest, Elizabeth Priest, Lydia Priest, Richard Lincoln Preece, Richard Lincoln Priest, Samuel Priest, Sary Murry Priest, William Priest.
  • William Priest passed away in 1801 in Russell, Virginia.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Priest's Ancestors

Self
William Priest
1723–1801
Birth Place: York, Pennsylvania
Parents
David Priest
1697–1745
Conestoga, Chester, Pennsylvania
Susannah (Eleanor) Field
1702–1745
York, York, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Reece Priest
1640–1699
Radnorshire, Wales
Elizabeth Williams
1677–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Priest's Descendants

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William Priest (1723–1801) m. Mary Griffith (1720–26 May 1801)
  1. 1. David Priest 1749–1811 m. Anna Powell 1755–1830
    1. 1. John (H.) Priest 1773–1853 m. Mary (Ann) Mercer 1779–1851
      1. 1. Mahala Priest 1815–1882 m. 1 (Thomas) West 1811–1883
        1. 1. Mary (Anna) West 1845–1917
        2. 2. Minerva (Etta) West 1852–1937
        3. 3. John (Doe) West 1845–1851
        4. 4. Thomas (E) West 1849–1850
        5. 5. Margaret (L) West 1847–1915
        6. 6. Cynthia (Jane) West 1850–1936
        7. 7. James (William) West 1845–1868
        8. 8. Sarah (R) West 1840–1887
      2. 2. Rebecca Priest 1808–1892
      3. 3. James Priest 1826–1864
      4. 4. Eli (H) Priest 1811–1858
      5. 5. Sarah (A.) PRIEST 1804–1885
      6. 6. Minerva (Jane) Priest 1813–1888
    2. 2. Daniel Priest 1789–
    3. 3. Jonas Priest 1774–1850
    4. 4. Livicey Priest 1791–1824
    5. 5. Nathaniel Priest 1789–
    6. 6. Precilla Priest 1788–1837
    7. 7. Susannah Priest 1786–
    8. 8. Lydia Priest 1784–1850
    9. 9. Mary Priest 1779–1856
    10. 10. Eleanor Priest 1776–1844
    11. 11. James Priest 1774–
    12. 12. William (Powell) Priest 1773–1833
    13. 13. John (Levi) Priest 1773–1860
  2. 2. Lydia Priest 1755–1827
  3. 3. Elizabeth Priest 1757–1833
  4. 4. Richard (Lincoln) Preece 1749–1813
  5. 5. Lydia Priest 1755–1827
  6. 6. Samuel Priest 1752–1825
  7. 7. Richard (Lincoln) Priest 1749–1813
  8. 8. William Priest 1747–1777
  9. 9. Elizabeth Priest 1744–1829

William Priest's Timeline

3 Records

1723
1723
Birth of William Priest in York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
1747
1 Apr 1747
Age 24
William Priest resided here
None
1801
1801
Age 78
Death of William Priest in Russell, Virginia
Russell, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: York; Birth state: PA
    [2] UK, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Registers of Pensioners

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: York; Birth state: PA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1747
    Record Source: UK, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Registers of Pensioners

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