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William Nathan Terry 1760–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1760

Birth Location: Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 20 January 1840

Death Location: Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Parshall Sr

Mother: Sarah Lee

Spouse(s): Eleanor Lewis, Fanny BAILEY

Children(s): William Terry

The story of William Nathan Terry began in 1760 in Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America. In 1800, William Nathan Terry resided in Palmyra, Ontario, New York. In 1830, William Nathan Terry resided in No Township Listed, Oakland County, MI. William Nathan Terry married Eleanor Nellie Lewis, Fanny Bailey, and had children including William Riley Terry. William Nathan Terry passed away in 1840 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Nathan Terry began in 1760 in Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America.
  • In 1800, William Nathan Terry resided in Palmyra, Ontario, New York.
  • In 1830, William Nathan Terry resided in No Township Listed, Oakland County, MI.
  • William Nathan Terry married Eleanor Nellie Lewis, Fanny Bailey, and had children including William Riley Terry.
  • William Nathan Terry passed away in 1840 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Parshall Sr
1734–1811
Birth Location: New London, Conn
PS
Sarah Lee
1733–1786
Birth Location: Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Lewis
1776–1849
Birth Location: New York, United States
EL
Fanny BAILEY
1786–1875
Birth Location: Southold, Suffolk, New York
FB

Children(s)

William Terry
1794–1845
Birth Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA
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William Terry's Ancestors

Self
William Terry
1760–1840
Birth Place: Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Parents
Parshall Terry Sr
1734–1811
New London, Conn
Sarah Lee
1733–1786
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Jonathan Terry
1707–1753
Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Jemimah Parshall
1710–1753
Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Rev. (Joseph) Lee
1705–1779
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Mary ((Molly)) Allen
1708–1805
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Terry
1683–1722
Ann Armstrong
1685–
Israel Parshall
1680–1738
Joanna Swezey
1678–1724
JOHN LEE
1670–1716
ELIZABETH SMITH
1670–1761
Samuel Allen
1675–1743
Catherine Morehouse
1691–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Parshall
–1701
Elizabeth Gardner
1658–

William Terry's Descendants

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William (Nathan) Terry (3 Nov 1760–20 January 1840) m. Eleanor ((Nellie)) Lewis (Oct 1776–25 Aug 1849) m. Fanny BAILEY (3 July 1786–5 February 1875)
  1. 1. William (Riley) Terry 1794–1845 m. Hannah Lusk 1799–1836
    1. 1. George (W) Terry 1816–1880 m. Nancy (A) Tubb 1819–1880
      1. 1. Boley (Alexander) Terry 1854–1940 m. Malissa (Catherine) Bowles 1859–1936
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Terry 1891–1918 m. Marion (Thomas) Brand 1886–1944
        2. 2. Houston Terry 1879–1958
        3. 3. Bebe (Bee) Terry 1890–1968
        4. 4. William (Warner) Terry 1883–1961 m. Early (J Christian) (Terry) 1883–1965
        5. 5. James (Claud) Terry 1896–1960
        6. 6. Lula Terry 1883–1964
        7. 7. Della Terry 1898–1985 m. Roy (P) Myers 1894–
        8. 8. Wood Terry 1885–1961
        9. 9. Harris (Bryant) Terry 1892–1968 m. Donna Mcarthur 1886–1977
        10. 10. Virgie Terry 1876– m. George Means 1875–1965
        11. 11. Woods (Samuel) Terry 1886–1918
        12. 12. Woodrow (Thomas) Terry 1887–1954 m. Ida Christian 1887–1968
        13. 13. Woodrow (T) Terry 1887–1954
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Terry 1846–1933
      3. 3. Rhoda (L) Wall 1857–1938
      4. 4. Sarah ("Sallie" F.) Terry 1862–1936

William Terry's Timeline

5 Records

1760
3 Nov 1760
Birth of William Nathan Terry in Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
1800
1800
Age 40
William Nathan Terry resided here in Palmyra, Ontario, New York
Palmyra, Ontario, New York
1830
1830
Age 70
William Nathan Terry resided here in No Township Listed, Oakland County, MI
No Township Listed, Oakland County, MI
1832
1832
Age 72
William Nathan Terry resided here in Petitioner, Oakland County, MI
Petitioner, Oakland County, MI
1840
20 January 1840
Age 80
Death of William Nathan Terry in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1760
    Event Place: Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 145 : 1919
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Palmyra, Ontario, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Palmyra, Ontario, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 28; Page: 346; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 193716
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 28, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 346
    [3] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Oakland County, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Oakland, Michigan Territory; Series: M19; Roll: 69; Page: 99; Family History Library Film: 0363348

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Petitioner, Oakland County, MI
    Record Source: Michigan, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Military Records, 1775-1836
    [2] Michigan Military Records, 1775-1836

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 January 1840
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 145 : 1919
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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