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William Jr Roach 1771–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1771

Birth Location: Dobbs Co, NC

Death Date: ABT 1845

Death Location: Suggs Creek, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: William Roach

Mother: Cecilia Bryan

Spouse(s): Rachel Hopkins

Children(s): Capt Roach, JANE Roach, Celia Roach, Joseph Roach, William Roach, James Roach, Needham Roach, John Roach, Rachel Roach, Elizabeth Roach

In 1771, William Jr Roach entered the world in Dobbs Co, NC, born to William Roach And Cecilia Bridgett Bryan. William Jr Roach married Rachel Hopkins, and had children including Capt Isaac Johnson Roach, Celia Roach, Elizabeth Roach, James Porter Roach, Jane Angelina Roach, John H Roach, Joseph H Roach, Needham Bryan Roach, Rachel Elizabeth Roach, William Roach. William Jr Roach passed away in 1845 in Suggs Creek, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1771, William Jr Roach entered the world in Dobbs Co, NC, born to William Roach And Cecilia Bridgett Bryan.
  • William Jr Roach married Rachel Hopkins, and had children including Capt Isaac Johnson Roach, Celia Roach, Elizabeth Roach, James Porter Roach, Jane Angelina Roach, John H Roach, Joseph H Roach, Needham Bryan Roach, Rachel Elizabeth Roach, William Roach.
  • William Jr Roach passed away in 1845 in Suggs Creek, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Roach
1750–1783
Birth Location: Ireland
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Cecilia Bryan
1750–1788
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Hopkins
1770–1856
Birth Location: North Carolina, British Colony
RH

Children(s)

Capt Roach
1813–1870
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
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JANE Roach
1799–1849
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Celia Roach
1806–1882
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
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Joseph Roach
1811–1864
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
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William Roach
1791–1861
Birth Location: Onslow Co, North Carolina
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James Roach
1804–1881
Birth Location: Bank Holstein River, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
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Needham Roach
1797–1867
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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John Roach
1794–1885
Birth Location: Onslow Co, North Carolina
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Rachel Roach
1802–1832
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Roach
1801–1825
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
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William Roach's Ancestors

Self
William Roach
1771–1845
Birth Place: Dobbs Co, NC
Parents
William Roach
1750–1783
Ireland
Cecilia (Bridgett) Bryan
1750–1788
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John (Surratt) Roach
1700–1790
County Tyrone, ( now part of Ulster Provence), Eire
Elizabeth Gridget
1705–1790
Cork, Ireland
William Bryan
1726–1797
, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Ann) Smith
1728–1760
Isle of Wight, Virginia, American Colonies
Great-Grandparents
Littleberry Roach
1675–1763
Susannah Mays
1680–1760
Gridget
1675–
Needham Bryan
1690–1770
Anna Rambeau
1695–1730
John Smith
1690–1777
Elizabeth Whitfield
1690–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Roach
1658–1740
Catherine Ashcraft
1710–1792
John Mays\Mayes
1650–1708
Elizabeth Newcomb
1650–1721
William Bryan
1655–1742
Lady Needham
1656–1729
Jean Rombeau
1675–1697
Col Purton
1662–1698
Mary Warner
1664–1725

William Roach's Descendants

1.
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William (Jr) Roach (abt 1771–ABT 1845) m. Rachel Hopkins (22 Jun 1770–24 Oct 1856)
  1. 1. Capt (Isaac Johnson) Roach 1813–1870 m. Matilda (Caroline) Marshall 1815–1886
    1. 1. Louisa (Melinda (Lou)) Roach 1850–1921 m. William (Isaac) Johnston 1853–1943
      1. 1. Jasper (Beedle) Johnston 1889–1988 m. Kate (Yarbrough) Johnston 1899–1976
        1. 1. Mary (Lou) Johnston 1926– m. Clarence (M) Richards 1923–2013
        2. 2. Katherine (Elizabeth) Johnston 1925–2016 m. Arthur (Aubrey Wright) Jr 1918–2018
      2. 2. Rachel (Ruth) Johnston 1891–1962 m. Rev. (Samuel Marvin) Yancey 1878–1952
        1. 1. William (R) Yancey 1914–2013 m. Wilda (Marshburn) Finlayson 1917–2017
        2. 2. Clara (Ruth) Yancey 1916–1983 m. John (Bradley Harlass Winsted) LTC 1904–2001
        3. 3. Sammy (Jean) Yancey 1932–2022 m. Michael (Chilton 'Mike' Carver CAPT, MD, USN,) (Ret) 1930–1997
      3. 3. Mary (Carolina ("Mimi") Johnston) DSP 1881–1966 m. Hallum (Lysander) Sappington 1880–1962
      4. 4. Sarah (Louise) Johnston 1886–1916 m. Thomas (A.) Glass 1877–1967
      5. 5. John (Roach) Johnston 1876–1877
      6. 6. Georgie (B) Johnston 1884–1889
      7. 7. Denise Johnston 1886–
      8. 8. Rev (Mack Neil) Johnston 1878–1960 m. Frances ("Fannie") Ables 1879–1966
        1. 1. 1Lt (William Eugene Johnston USA Air) Corps 1921–1943 m. Sarah (Virginia "Ginny") Lawrence 1922–2016
        2. 2. Frances (Louise) Johnston 1917–1997 m. John (Samuel Morris) Jr 1913–1995
      9. 9. Will Mays 1882–
    2. 2. Robert (Marshall) Roach 1835–1897 m. Lucy (Ann) Waggener 1835–1896
      1. 1. John (Isaac) Roach 1874–1943 m. Pearl (Amber) Mitchell 1885–1958
        1. 1. Hugh (Connor) Roach 1916–1966
      2. 2. Robert Roach 1879–
      3. 3. Ruby Roach 1868–1952
        1. 1. Anne (Louise Mc) Mallen 1890–1971
      4. 4. Carrie Roach 1871–
    3. 3. Mary (A) Roach 1841–1928 m. Rev (James Andrew) Keaton 1835–1916
      1. 1. Rebecca Keaton 1864–
      2. 2. Amey Keaton 1870–
      3. 3. Racal Keaton 1873–
      4. 4. Lenerd Keaton 1878–
      5. 5. Mack Keaton 1887–
      6. 6. Lizzie Keaton 1866–
      7. 7. Betty Keaton 1862–
      8. 8. James (A) Keaton 1867–1944 m. Effie 1872– m. Effie Cage 1871–1955
        1. 1. Bryan Keaton 1896–
        2. 2. Cage (L) Keaton 1911–1997
        3. 3. Alala Keaton 1893–
        4. 4. George Keaton 1903–
        5. 5. Edner Keaton 1900–
      9. 9. Will Keaton 1858–
    4. 4. John (C. Roach) MD 1844–1922 m. L (E) Younger 1848– m. Anna (A) Roach 1848–
      1. 1. William Roach 1878–1903
      2. 2. Blake (Ransom) Roach 1878–1930
      3. 3. Bertha Roach 1873–1956
      4. 4. Angeline Roach 1885–
      5. 5. Callie (L) Roach 1880–1931
    5. 5. Maxwell (Brown (Mack)) Roach 1847–1886
    6. 6. Joseph (Newton (Joe) Roach) Sr 1854–1874
    7. 7. Alexander (Needham) Roach 1859–1880
    8. 8. George (W) Roach 1863–1906 m. Meta (S) Young 1863–1909
      1. 1. Ruffis (Anderson) Roach 1887–1965
      2. 2. Paul (Adams Roach) Sr 1889–1948
    9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Roach 1837–1916 m. John (W. Harwood) MD 1840–1905
      1. 1. Caroline Harwood 1862–
      2. 2. Henry Harwood 1864–
      3. 3. Louise Harwood 1866–
      4. 4. Miney Harwood 1869–
      5. 5. Isaac Harwood 1871–
      6. 6. Charles Harwood 1874–1888
      7. 7. Ester Harwood 1877–
      8. 8. Ruth Harwood 1878–
      9. 9. Pearl Harwood 1879–
      10. 10. Mary (L) Skinger 1857–
  2. 2. JANE (ANGELINA) Roach 1799–1849
  3. 3. Celia Roach 1806–1882
  4. 4. Joseph (H) Roach 1811–1864 m. Mary (D "polly") Barton 1804–1885
  5. 5. William Roach 1791–1861
  6. 6. James (Porter) Roach 1804–1881 m. Eleanor (H (Nellie)) McNeely 1805–
  7. 7. Needham (Bryan) Roach 1797–1867
  8. 8. John (H) Roach 1794–1885 m. Mary (Polly) Kirkpatrick 1792–1856 m. Elsie Roach 1804–
    1. 1. Caroline Roach 1835–1913
    2. 2. Needham (H) Roach 1831–1863
    3. 3. Rev. (John Neal) Roach 1816–1852 m. Elmira (Jane) Roach 1821–1843 m. Missouri (Ann) Newsom 1825–1885
      1. 1. Eliza (J) Roach 1847–1898
      2. 2. James Roach 1852–
      3. 3. Amelia (Sophronia) Roach 1849–1870
      4. 4. John (Newsome) Roach 1843–1919 m. Emmaline Waldon 1850–1921
      5. 5. James (Hershal) ROACH 1841–1861
    4. 4. Rachel (E) Sullivan 1828–1898
    5. 5. Thomas (K) Roach 1817–1906 m. Martha Roach 1823–
    6. 6. Angelina (M) Roach 1821–1822
    7. 7. Anderson (Foster) Roach 1819–1888 m. Margaret (M) Alexander 1820–
    8. 8. Louisa (Jane) Roach 1825–1912 m. Joseph (E) Roach 1828–
    9. 9. James (Porter) Roach 1823–1893
    10. 10. Newsom Roach 1844–
  9. 9. Rachel (Elizabeth) Roach 1802–1832
  10. 10. Elizabeth Roach 1801–1825

William Roach's Timeline

14 Records

1769
15 Jun 1769
Birth of William Jr Roach in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1769
15 Jun 1769
Birth of William Jr Roach in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1771
ABT 1771
Birth of William Jr Roach in Dobbs, North Carolina
Dobbs, North Carolina
1771
abt 1771
Birth of William Jr Roach in Dobbs Co, NC
Dobbs Co, NC
1790
1790
Age 19
William Jr Roach resided here in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 49
William Jr Roach resided here in Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 59
William Jr Roach resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 69
William Jr Roach resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1845
Abt. 1845
Age 74
Death of William Jr Roach in Davidson Co, TN
Davidson Co, TN
1845
1845
Age 74
Death of William Jr Roach in Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1845
ABT 1845
Age 74
Death of William Jr Roach in Davidson, Tennessee
Davidson, Tennessee
1847
26 May 1847
Age 76
Death of William Jr Roach in Gladeville, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Gladeville, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 79
William Jr Roach resided here in Western District, Rockingham, North Carolina
Western District, Rockingham, North Carolina
1856
24 Oct 1856
Age 85
Death of William Jr Roach in Atwood, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Atwood, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1769
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1769
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M432_643; Page: 65B; Image: 137

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1771
    Event Place: Dobbs, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1771
    Event Place: Dobbs Co, NC

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Onslow, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 6; Image: 354; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee; Page: 393; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Page: 117; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 182; Family History Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 537; Page: 261; Image: 531; Family History Library Film: 0024550

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M432_643; Page: 65B; Image: 137

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1856
    Event Place: Atwood, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1847
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1845
    Event Place: Davidson Co, TN

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1845
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwood, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Suggs Creek, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011
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