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William Roe 1754–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1754

Birth Location: Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1835

Death Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Father: John Wroe*

Mother: Sarah Gudgin*

Spouse(s): Nancy Morris

Children(s): Nancy Ross

The story of William Roe began in 1754 in Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, William Roe resided in Laurens District, South Carolina. In 1810, William Roe resided in 01101-21001-01, Catahoula Parish, LA. William Roe married Nancy Morris, and had children including Nancy Ross. William Roe passed away in 1835 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Roe began in 1754 in Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, William Roe resided in Laurens District, South Carolina.
  • In 1810, William Roe resided in 01101-21001-01, Catahoula Parish, LA.
  • William Roe married Nancy Morris, and had children including Nancy Ross.
  • William Roe passed away in 1835 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wroe*
1721–1802
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Gudgin*
1722–1774
Birth Location: Chester, SC
SG

Spouses(s)

Nancy Morris
1765–1817
Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
NM

Children(s)

Nancy Ross
1776–1847
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
NR

William Roe's Ancestors

Self
William Roe
1754–1835
Birth Place: Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John Wroe*
1721–1802
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Sarah Gudgin*
1722–1774
Chester, SC
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Roe's Descendants

1.
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William Roe (20 Apr 1754–1835) m. Nancy Morris (1765–1817)
  1. 1. Nancy Ross 1776–1847 m. William Garrett 1763–1844
    1. 1. Mary (Polly Garrett) (Cowan) 1802–1839
      1. 1. Samuel Cowen 1825–1896 m. Appeline Ginn 1827–1862 m. Malinda Cowan 1824–1909 m. Margaret ("Peggy" Moore) (Cowan) 1820–1910 m. Lucinda (Caroline) Alverson 1837–1905
        1. 1. Robert Cowan 1746–1784
        2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Cowan 1845–1939
        3. 3. Abner Cowan 1845–
        4. 4. Marion Cowan 1848–1929
        5. 5. Celia Cowan 1850–
        6. 6. Tabitha Cowan 1854–
        7. 7. Elija Cowan 1856–
        8. 8. Nancy (Elizabeth) Cowan 1858–1897
        9. 9. Wade Cowan 1859–
        10. 10. Pickens Cowan 1859–1936
        11. 11. Ann (Walker) Cowan 1861–
        12. 12. Martha (F) Cowan 1862–
        13. 13. Joseph (Pinkney) Cowan 1862–1901
        14. 14. Persilla Cowan 1872–
        15. 15. Edward FCOWAN 1880–1952

William Roe's Timeline

7 Records

1754
20 Apr 1754
Birth of William Roe in Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 46
William Roe resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 56
William Roe resided here in 01101-21001-01, Catahoula Parish, LA
01101-21001-01, Catahoula Parish, LA
1820
1820
Age 66
William Roe resided here in Mississippi, Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
Mississippi, Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 76
William Roe resided here in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1835
1835
Age 81
Death of William Roe in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 86
William Roe resided here in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1754
    Event Place: Edgefield, Chester, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1764.034; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 33; Image: 71; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: 01101-21001-01, Catahoula Parish, LA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1791-1890
    [2] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Orleans, Catahoula, Louisiana; Roll: 10; Page: 133; Image: 00110; Family History Library Film: 0181355

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Mississippi, Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Mississippi, Feliciana, Louisiana; Page: 47; NARA Roll: M33_31; Image: 48

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 172; Page: 202; Family History Library Film: 0022506
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: West Feliciana, Louisiana; Series: M19; Roll: 43; Page: 231; Family History Library Film: 0009686

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: 511; Page: 116; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 0022509

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1835
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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