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William Radford 1765–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 18 Sep 1832

Death Location: Williams, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Redford

Mother: Martha Stone

Spouse(s): Susanna Shelburn

Children(s): Lucy Radford, Nancy Lancaster, Elizabeth Radford

In 1765, William Radford entered the world in Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to John Redford And Martha Stone. William Radford married Susanna Shelburn, and had children including Elizabeth Radford, Lucy Radford, Nancy Lancaster. William Radford passed away in 1832 in Williams, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1765, William Radford entered the world in Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to John Redford And Martha Stone.
  • William Radford married Susanna Shelburn, and had children including Elizabeth Radford, Lucy Radford, Nancy Lancaster.
  • William Radford passed away in 1832 in Williams, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Redford
1735–1767
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Martha Stone
1729–1829
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susanna Shelburn
1766–1820
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Lucy Radford
1810–1836
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Lancaster
1785–1860
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Radford
1798–1861
Birth Location: Virginia
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William Radford's Ancestors

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William Radford
1765–1832
Birth Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Redford
1735–1767
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Martha Stone
1729–1829
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (Redford) Jr./
1699–1778
Goochland, Virginia
Mary Cocke
1697–1754
Curles, Henrico, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Radford's Descendants

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William Radford (1765–18 Sep 1832) m. Susanna Shelburn (13 Nov 1766–6 Mar 1820)
  1. 1. Lucy Radford 1810–1836 m. M Roberts 1794–
    1. 1. James Roberts 1820–1868 m. Nancy (C) Roberts 1840–1895 m. Nancy Roberts 1824–1851
      1. 1. Susannah Roberts 1849–
      2. 2. Nancy (E.) Richardson 1846–1892 m. Isom (Petty) Richardson 1836–1899
        1. 1. Susan (T) Richardson 1883–1886
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Richardson 1868–1918
        3. 3. Calvin (H) Richardson 1876–1916
        4. 4. Willie Richardson 1884–1886
        5. 5. John (R.) Richardson 1873–1916
        6. 6. James (Edward) Richardson 1880–1932
        7. 7. Henry Richardson 1890–1893
        8. 8. Martha Richardson 1871–
      3. 3. Martha (Ann) Roberts 1844–
      4. 4. Lucy Hamm 1842– m. J. (R.) Hamm 1823–1906
        1. 1. Sue (Ella) Hamm 1869–
      5. 5. David (Mc) Roberts 1859–1949 m. Mattie Roberts 1860–1937
        1. 1. Jimmie Roberts 1885–
        2. 2. Shaler (S) Roberts 1890–
        3. 3. Lena Roberts 1887–
      6. 6. James (Jo Anna) Lefan 1864–1949 m. William (J Le) Fen 1860–1943
        1. 1. Angia (Le) Fen 1894–
        2. 2. Kisoh Lefan 1893–
        3. 3. Chappel Lefan 1890–1972
        4. 4. Max Lefan 1898–1980
        5. 5. Clark (Bethune) LeFan 1884–1974
        6. 6. Lula (Le) Fen 1908–1988
      7. 7. Mary (K.) Roberts 1861–1888
      8. 8. S. (E.) Davis 1855–1931 m. J. (C.) Davis 1856–1904
        1. 1. Nettie Gladney 1891–1980 m. Joe Gladney 1890–1976
        2. 2. Andrew (T.) Davis 1888–1948 m. Ada (J) Davis 1884–1961
        3. 3. Toby Davis 1898–1898
        4. 4. M. (Etta) Springer 1893–1961 m. Willie (Oscar) Springer 1892–1974
        5. 5. R (E) Davis 1885–1955 m. Velma Davis 1886–1968
        6. 6. Ada (E.) Killen 1881–1919 m. Dunk (R) Killen 1877–1967
        7. 7. Walhaire (D) Davis 1879–1971 m. Susan (O) Davis 1879–1959
        8. 8. J (W) Davis 1886–1947 m. Emma (L.) Davis 1888–1934
        9. 9. John (D.) Davis 1877–1971
        10. 10. Georgie (E) Davis 1895–1968 m. John (T) Pettus 1893–1971
    2. 2. Mac Roberts 1822–1911 m. Amanda Roberts 1834–
      1. 1. Sarah Roberts 1861–
      2. 2. Balum (F) Roberts 1857–1940 m. Amanda (C) Roberts 1858–
      3. 3. Jessie (C) Roberts 1864–1942 m. Abbegial (V) Roberts 1863–1950
        1. 1. Wilbur (Franklin) Roberts 1894–1931 m. Jessie (A) Roberts 1902–1941
        2. 2. James (M) Robert 1892–1948 m. Agnes (F) Robert 1901–
    3. 3. Samuel (S) Roberts 1823–
  2. 2. Nancy Lancaster 1785–1860 m. David Lanoasler 1782–1860
    1. 1. Sallie Pettus 1813–1891 m. HOratio (P.) Pettis 1810–1864
      1. 1. Nancy Petters 1836–1923 m. Frank Posey 1834–1908
      2. 2. Mary (A) Richardson 1834–1930 m. James (C) Richardson 1830–
        1. 1. B (G) Richardson 1861– m. Mollie (J) Richardson 1870–1952
        2. 2. James (J.) Richardson 1871–
        3. 3. William (W.) Richardson 1865–
        4. 4. Nancy Richardson 1858–
        5. 5. Sallie Richardson 1868–
        6. 6. Henry Richardson 1854–
        7. 7. John (D) Richardson 1860–
      3. 3. Emily Petters 1845– m. Frank Posey 1834–1908
      4. 4. W. (W.) Petters 1853–1936 m. Mary (E) Pettus 1854–1936
        1. 1. Mary (S) Pettus 1893–
        2. 2. George (Frank) Pettus 1877–1945
        3. 3. William (A) Pettus 1887–1972
        4. 4. Oma (Mae) Pettus 1888–1975
        5. 5. Henry (E) Pettus 1884–1952
        6. 6. Cora (V) Pettus 1886–1983
        7. 7. Emma (D) Pettus 1891–1982
      5. 5. Martha Pettus 1847–
      6. 6. George (D.) Petters 1840–1911 m. Nancy Petters 1839–1860
        1. 1. James (W) Pettus 1894–
        2. 2. Robert (L) Pettus 1897–
        3. 3. Birtha (E) Pettus 1899–
        4. 4. William (Jessie) Pettus 1868–1950
        5. 5. Sallie (A.) Pettus 1870–
    2. 2. Nancy Roberts 1824–1851 m. James Roberts 1820–1868
    3. 3. Mary Stutts 1809–1853 m. Martin Stutts 1805–1880
      1. 1. Nancy (C) Roberts 1840–1895 m. James Roberts 1820–1868
      2. 2. Mary (Melvina) Hammond 1847–1919 m. Newton Hammonds 1849–
        1. 1. Rena (C) Hammond 1882–
        2. 2. Thomas (Cleveland) Hammonds 1885–1952
        3. 3. Louis (P) Hammond 1890–
        4. 4. Robert (W) Hammond 1887–
        5. 5. Martha (E) Hammond 1875–
        6. 6. David (N.) Hammonds 1878–
        7. 7. James (M.) Hammonds 1880–
        8. 8. Mary (S) Hammond 1872–
        9. 9. John (C.) Hammonds 1875–
      3. 3. Robert (Jacob) Stutts 1853–
      4. 4. Lucy (Ann) Stutts 1843–1928
      5. 5. William (Thomas) Stutts 1851–
      6. 6. John (David) Stutts 1839–1880
      7. 7. Jane Jones 1835–1893 m. Jessie Jones 1832–1906
        1. 1. Loucritia Jones 1878–
        2. 2. John (David) Jones 1856–1940
        3. 3. Louisa James 1875–1956 m. M. (A.) Simpson 1888–
        4. 4. William (H.) James 1873–1956
        5. 5. George (W I) Jones 1881–1961 m. Fannie (B.) Warren 1900–1976 m. Tera Weldon 1895–1977
        6. 6. Emily Jones 1870–1932 m. Sam Chandler 1861–
        7. 7. Nelly Jones 1870–1956 m. Joseph (F) Alley 1866–
        8. 8. E. (A.) Jones 1880–1959 m. Charlie (P) Simpson 1874–1931
        9. 9. Nancy (Priscilla) Jones 1860–1941
      8. 8. James (H) Stutts 1838–1914
      9. 9. E. (F.) Stutts 1842–1873 m. J (J A) King 1830–1886
        1. 1. Joe (Etta) Myrick 1868–1951 m. Henry (Jackson) Myrick 1863–
        2. 2. Georgia (A) Riley 1862–1943 m. James (Robert) Riley 1859–1932
        3. 3. Millie (C C) King 1866–
      10. 10. Sousan Stutts 1833–1870
      11. 11. Marth (S) Stutts 1832–1895 m. William Godwin 1830–1894
        1. 1. John (Henry) Godwin 1871–1955
        2. 2. Martha (A.) Goodwin 1874–
        3. 3. Ambrose (David) Goodwin 1865–1928
        4. 4. Vianna (J.) Goodwin 1863–
        5. 5. Mary (Cathirne) Goodman 1861–1939
    4. 4. Lucy Lancaster 1828– m. Joshua Smith 1828–1868
      1. 1. Nancy (E) Smith 1855–
      2. 2. John (Henry) Smith 1855–
    5. 5. Martha Belue 1815–1891 m. John (J) Belue 1809–1891
    6. 6. Jno (H) Lancaster 1817–1852 m. Mary (Jane) Lancaster 1818–1904
      1. 1. A (J) Lancaster 1841–
      2. 2. Martha (A) McClain 1841–1915 m. Jno Mcclain 1831–
        1. 1. Kate Mcclain 1867–
        2. 2. John (A) McClain 1864–1956
        3. 3. Emzi Mcclain 1869–
      3. 3. Emily Cogdill 1848–1920 m. J. (M.) Cogdell 1839–
        1. 1. Edgar Cogdell 1889–
        2. 2. Joe (L.) Cogdell 1871–
        3. 3. John Cogdell 1880–
        4. 4. Charles (G) Cogdell 1878–
        5. 5. D (J) Cogdell 1865–1929
        6. 6. R. (N.) Cogdell 1873–
        7. 7. W. (A.) Cogdell 1867–
        8. 8. Mattie (L) Wood 1869–1953
      4. 4. John Lancaster 1846–
      5. 5. Mary (E) Lancaster 1845–
      6. 6. William Lancaster 1842–
      7. 7. Andrew (J) Lancaster 1840–
      8. 8. Martha (A) Lancaster 1839–
    7. 7. Sam Lancaster 1831–1870 m. Cath Lancaster 1850–
      1. 1. John (H.) Lancester 1860–1918 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Lancaster 1863–1915 m. Nancy Langister 1857–
        1. 1. Eula (Q) Lancaster 1884–
        2. 2. Hattie (D) Lancaster 1898–
        3. 3. Catherine (Katy V) Lancaster 1886–
        4. 4. P (M) Lancaster 1906–1907
        5. 5. Mattie (C) Lancaster 1888–1902
        6. 6. Ida (B) Lancaster 1890–1972 m. Henry (I) Hoskins 1890–
        7. 7. Mary (E) Lancaster 1879–1962 m. Jim (M) Thigpen 1883–1954
      2. 2. G (D) Lancaster 1862–1895 m. Mary Stewart 1862–1958
        1. 1. Williard Lancaster 1889–1916
        2. 2. Edd Landcaster 1891–1975
        3. 3. Mary Lancaster 1890–1934 m. Archie (J) Stewart 1881–1956
    8. 8. William (D) Lancaster 1821–1902 m. Mary (C) Lancaster 1844– m. Elizabeth Lancaster 1814–1896
      1. 1. H. (C.) Lancaster 1854–1931 m. Cornelia Lancaster 1860–1948
        1. 1. Nettie Lancaster 1884–
        2. 2. Armand Pollard 1878–
        3. 3. Eda Lancaster 1882–1902
        4. 4. Wiley (D.) Lancaster 1880–1902
        5. 5. Ruth Lancaster 1891–
        6. 6. Avis Lancaster 1893–
        7. 7. Reuben Lancaster 1888–
        8. 8. Veona Lancaster 1896–
        9. 9. Claud Lancaster 1886–1959
      2. 2. Wm Lancaster 1847– m. Emily (Frances) Lancaster 1859–
        1. 1. Jenz Lancaster 1887–
        2. 2. Ina Lancaster 1893–
        3. 3. Jeff Lancaster 1882–
        4. 4. Eva Lancaster 1892–
        5. 5. Roy Lancaster 1898–
        6. 6. Lily Lancaster 1890–
        7. 7. Ruth Lancaster 1896–
        8. 8. Mary (C.) Lancaster 1878–
        9. 9. William (S.) Lancaster 1879–
      3. 3. M (J) Lancaster 1846–1917 m. Wiley (G) Mcdowell 1833–1887
        1. 1. James (H.) Mcdowell 1873– m. Lunella (“Ella”) Wilbanks 1882–
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Wilbanks 1841–1921 m. Jeremiah (Mar) Wilbanks 1836–1908
        1. 1. William (Elisha) Wilbanks 1868–
        2. 2. Albert (L.) Wilbanks 1880–1955
        3. 3. Sallie Jones 1874–1956
        4. 4. James (T.) Wilbanks 1871–1953
      5. 5. D (E) Lancaster 1851–1931 m. Mary (E) Lancaster 1851–1923
        1. 1. John (T) Lancaster 1872–1957 m. Cora Lancaster 1871–1963
        2. 2. Massa Lankstep 1882–1955
        3. 3. Corenia (Frances) Daniel 1891–1973
        4. 4. Cordely Lankstep 1890–1978 m. John (T) Palmer 1882–1949
        5. 5. Licia Lankstep 1884–1952
        6. 6. Pearl Lancaster 1876–1940 m. Eldar Lancastor 1876–
        7. 7. Modine Lancaster 1886–1962
        8. 8. Flora (L) Lancaster 1896–
        9. 9. Effie (E) Lancaster 1907–
        10. 10. W (E) Lancaster 1869–
      6. 6. Synthe (Lucy) Fuller 1849–1930 m. John Fuller 1850–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Radford 1798–1861 m. Andrew (A) Thomas 1792–1852
    1. 1. James Thomas 1832–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Thomas 1834–
    3. 3. Martha Thomas 1837–
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) Lancaster 1818–1904 m. Jno (H) Lancaster 1817–1852

William Radford's Timeline

10 Records

1752
6 Sep 1752
Birth of William Radford in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1752
6 Sep 1752
Birth of William Radford in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, USA
1765
1765
Birth of William Radford in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1782
26 November 1782
Age 17
William Radford was married in Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Virginia
Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Virginia
1810
1810
Age 45
William Radford resided here in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 55
William Radford resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
William Radford resided here in Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1832
September 18, 1832
Age 67
Death of William Radford in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
1832
18 Oct 1832
Age 67
William Radford - Probate in Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1832
18 Sep 1832
Age 67
Death of William Radford in Williams, Tennessee, United States
Williams, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1752
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 068

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 18, 1832
    Event Place: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 068
    [2] Probate, Divorce and Original Wills Records, 1800-1899; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [3] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [4] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [5] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1752
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 068
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Henrico, Virginia; Roll: 69; Page: 1001; Image: 00257; Family History Library Film: 0181429

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1832
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Probate, Divorce and Original Wills Records, 1800-1899; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 167; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 182

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Williamson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 205; Family History Library Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1832
    Event Place: Williams, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 November 1782
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Virginia
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