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William Stapleton 1802–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1802

Birth Location: , Marlboro, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1874

Death Location: Weimar, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Stapleton

Mother: Mary Townsend

Spouse(s): Malinda Shannon

Children(s): John Stapleton, Cynthia Stapleton, Seaborn Stapleton, Malinda Stapleton, William Stapleton

William Stapleton was born in 1802 in , Marlboro, South Carolina, USA, the child of William Stapleton And Mary Elizabeth Townsend. In 1850, William Stapleton resided in Colorado, Colorado, Texas, USA. In 1860, William Stapleton resided in Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA. William Stapleton married Malinda Thomas Shannon, and had children including Cynthia Marie Stapleton, John Thomas Stapleton, Malinda Jane Stapleton, Seaborn J Stapleton, William Zeno Stapleton. William Stapleton passed away in 1874 in Weimar, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Stapleton was born in 1802 in , Marlboro, South Carolina, USA, the child of William Stapleton And Mary Elizabeth Townsend.
  • In 1850, William Stapleton resided in Colorado, Colorado, Texas, USA.
  • In 1860, William Stapleton resided in Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA.
  • William Stapleton married Malinda Thomas Shannon, and had children including Cynthia Marie Stapleton, John Thomas Stapleton, Malinda Jane Stapleton, Seaborn J Stapleton, William Zeno Stapleton.
  • William Stapleton passed away in 1874 in Weimar, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Stapleton
1770–1832
Birth Location: Marlboro Co, , South Carolina, USA
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Mary Townsend
1765–1859
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Malinda Shannon
1805–1871
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

John Stapleton
1827–1889
Birth Location: Dale, Alabama, USA
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Cynthia Stapleton
1832–1913
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Florida, United States of America
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Seaborn Stapleton
1838–1925
Birth Location: Matagorda, Matagorda Co., Republic of, Texas, USA
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Malinda Stapleton
1843–1922
Birth Location: Harvey Creek, Republic of, Texas, USA
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William Stapleton
1833–1916
Birth Location: , Jefferson, Florida, USA
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William Stapleton's Ancestors

Self
William Stapleton
1802–1874
Birth Place: , Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Parents
William Stapleton
1770–1832
Marlboro Co, , South Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Townsend
1765–1859
Orange County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Robert (Stephen) Stapleton
1750–1810
Proprietary Province of Maryland, British Colonies, Maryland, USA
Amelia (Jane) Stephen
1750–1802
Our, Jura, Franche-Comte, France
John (Thomas) Townsend
1739–1786
Millfield, Broadkill Creek, Beaverdam Branch, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Courtney Pouncey
1740–1790
Delaware, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Stapleton
1726–1837
Martha Stapleton
1730–1797
Patrick Stephen
1730–1828
Anne Sayle
1737–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Stapleton
1711–1780
Rachel Penick
1697–
Henry Stapleton
1711–1780
Rachel Penick
1697–

William Stapleton's Descendants

1.
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William Stapleton (3 Nov 1802–15 Dec 1874) m. Malinda (Thomas) Shannon (10 August 1805–12 April 1871)
  1. 1. John (Thomas) Stapleton 1827–1889 m. Mary Goucher 1838–1917
    1. 1. Thomas Stapleton 1856–1875
    2. 2. George Stapleton 1867–1917
    3. 3. Little (Sister) Stapleton 1871–1871
    4. 4. James (Edward) Stapleton 1872–1942 m. Mary (Irene) Townsend 1879–1960
      1. 1. James (Edward Stapleton) Jr 1907–1988 m. Lillian (Mae) Bucy 1913–1997
    5. 5. Mary (Fannie) Stapleton 1874–1932
    6. 6. Margeriet (Elizabeth) Stapleton 1876–1965
    7. 7. William (Washington) Stapleton 1858–1933
    8. 8. Seaborn (Alexander) Stapleton 1862–1948
    9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Stapleton 1859–1957 m. Lee (Davis) Robison 1867–1914 m. William (Wilburn) Wier 1853–1949
      1. 1. Mable (J) Robison 1898–
      2. 2. Thomas (O) Robison 1895–
      3. 3. Tan Robison 1895–
      4. 4. Edna (Virginia) Wier 1879–1973
      5. 5. Mada Wier 1886–1983
      6. 6. Clara Wier 1881–1900
      7. 7. William (Monroe) Wier 1883–1958
      8. 8. Georgia Wier 1876–1880
    10. 10. William (Fieldon) Stapleton 1856–1948
    11. 11. Malinda (Emeline) Stapleton 1869–1883
    12. 12. Jennie Stapleton 1865–1916
  2. 2. Cynthia (Marie) Stapleton 1832–1913 m. Duvall Hornbuckle 1820–1877 m. John (Willis) Wright 1821–1865
    1. 1. William (Seaborn) Wright 1867– m. Mary (V) Arnold 1867–
      1. 1. William (Roy) Wright 1887–
      2. 2. Ray (Elijah) Wright 1892–
      3. 3. Jannie (Mable) Wright 1894–
      4. 4. Seaborn (R) Wright 1889–
      5. 5. Clarra (M) Wright 1890–
      6. 6. Fannie (M) Wright 1897–
    2. 2. Delmore (Melinda) Morgan 1861–1915 m. William (James Morgan,) Jr. 1854–1909
      1. 1. John (William) Morgan 1880–1937
      2. 2. Della (Theresa) Morgan 1882–1972
      3. 3. Merl (Earnest) Morgan 1886–1941
      4. 4. Virdie (Kate) Morgan 1888–1966
      5. 5. Cynthia (Etna) Morgan 1889–1956
      6. 6. Edward (Reeves "Ned") Morgan 1892–1960
      7. 7. Ira (Andrew) Morgan 1901–1994
      8. 8. Eula (Oma) Morgan 1903–1984
      9. 9. Lee (Ferguson) Morgan 1894–1921
      10. 10. Willie (J.) Morgan 1896–1970
      11. 11. Morgan Infant 1884–1884
      12. 12. Dessie (Malinda) Morgan 1898–1984
    3. 3. Marion (Francis) Wright 1863–1947
    4. 4. Andrew (Jackson) Wright 1859–1870
    5. 5. Elijah (Reaves) Wright 1854–1890
    6. 6. Hiram (Wills) Wright 1856–1934
    7. 7. William (Millard " Bud") Wright 1854–1929
  3. 3. Seaborn (J.) Stapleton 1838–1925 m. Catherine (Elizabeth) Nave 1847–1914
    1. 1. Samuel (Peter) Stapleton 1878–1966 m. Frances (Etta) Moffitt 1882–1968
      1. 1. Pearl Stapleton 1920–2006
      2. 2. Henry Stapleton 1909–1959 m. Edna (Eddlene Von) Brunow 1923–1983
      3. 3. Ruby Stapleton 1920–1920
      4. 4. Seaborn (Seab) Stapleton 1905–1986
      5. 5. Sadie Stapleton 1910–1997
      6. 6. Moss (Dodd) Stapleton 1906–1976
      7. 7. Baby (Boy) Stapleton 1919–1919
      8. 8. Ab (Ashley) Stapleton 1912–1985
      9. 9. Sam (Dick) Stapleton 1903–1978 m. Fay (Louella) Strohm 1908–1971
        1. 1. Sam (Lewis (Buck)) Stapleton 1932–1999
        2. 2. Myrtle (Inez) Stapleton 1926–2009 m. James (Roy) Nicholds 1924–1973
      10. 10. Alma (Cleo) Stapleton 1923–2002 m. Thomas (Preston) Nicholds 1922–1990
        1. 1. Thomas (Lee) Nicholds 1943–1955
      11. 11. John (Beard) Stapleton 1917–1937
      12. 12. Terry (Balhorn) Stapleton 1917–1979
      13. 13. Fannie (Frankie) Stapleton 1914–1918
    2. 2. William (Michael) Stapleton 1865–1946 m. Susan (Frances "Frankie") Bradley 1866–1943
      1. 1. Robert (Franklin) Stapleton 1886–1933 m. Emma (Lenora) Scheller 1887–1977
        1. 1. Mary (Frances) Stapleton 1916–1998 m. Gilbert (Guido) Girndt 1905–1999
        2. 2. Mike (L) Stapleton 1913–1999
      2. 2. Elmo (Lenore Hittie) Stapleton 1888–
      3. 3. Malinda (Jane Mallie) Stapleton 1890–1983 m. Felix (Wharton) Miles 1888–1940
        1. 1. Owen (Turner) Miles 1910–1966
        2. 2. Faye (Bedford) Miles 1916–1976
        3. 3. James (Wade) Miles 1920–1983
        4. 4. Vera (Hulda) Miles 1912–1913
      4. 4. Clara (Dell) Stapleton 1893–1969
      5. 5. Mary (Fay) Stapleton 1896–1993
      6. 6. Helen (Grace) Stapleton 1913–1991
      7. 7. Frankie Stapleton 1906–1996
      8. 8. Edward (Oliver) Stapleton 1903–1966
      9. 9. Dora (Alice) Stapleton 1908–1982
      10. 10. James (Leon) Stapleton 1900–1985
    3. 3. Benjamin (Gladney) Stapleton 1870–1952
    4. 4. John (Seaborn) Stapleton 1880–1954
    5. 5. Edna (Earl) Stapleton 1868–1958
    6. 6. Susie Stapleton 1884–1974
    7. 7. Anna Stapleton 1873–1958
    8. 8. Sarah (Clara Sadie) Stapleton 1877–1966
  4. 4. Malinda (Jane) Stapleton 1843–1922 m. Sidney (Thomas) Scarborough 1841–1922
    1. 1. Elmore Hume 1870–
    2. 2. William Scarborough 1877–
    3. 3. Ruby (Mina) Scarborough 1886–
    4. 4. Maida Scarborough 1879–
  5. 5. William (Zeno) Stapleton 1833–1916

William Stapleton's Timeline

5 Records

1802
3 Nov 1802
Birth of William Stapleton in , Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
William Stapleton resided here in Colorado, Colorado, Texas, USA
Colorado, Colorado, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
William Stapleton resided here in Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA
Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA
1867
16 Jul 1867
Age 65
William Stapleton resided here in Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA
Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA
1874
15 Dec 1874
Age 72
Death of William Stapleton in Borden, Colorado County, Texas, USA
Borden, Colorado County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1802
    Event Place: , Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, Voter Registration Lists, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, TX, USA; 1867 Voter Registration Lists; Reel Number: 3
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Colorado, Texas; Roll: M653_1291; Page: 125; Family History Library Film: 805291
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Colorado, Colorado, Texas; Roll: 910; Page: 30a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Colorado, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Colorado, Colorado, Texas; Roll: 910; Page: 30a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Colorado, Texas; Roll: M653_1291; Page: 125; Family History Library Film: 805291

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Columbus, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Voter Registration Lists, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, TX, USA; 1867 Voter Registration Lists; Reel Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1874
    Event Place: Borden, Colorado County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weimar, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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