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William Terry 1813–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1813

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 21 Mar 1879

Death Location: United States

Father: Obediah Terry

Mother: Patsy Motley

Spouse(s): Mary Terry

Children(s): Mary Wilson, Joseph Terry, Ellen Terry, Martha Terry, Obediah Terry, William Terry, Eliza Terry, Sallie Terry, Benjamin Terry, Minnie Terry, Hannah Terry

In 1813, William Terry entered the world in Virginia, born to Obediah Parker Terry And Patsy Martha Motley. William Terry married Mary Terry, and had children including Benjamin Terry, Eliza Jane Terry, Ellen Terry, Hannah Coleman Terry, Joseph Ryland Terry, Martha D Terry, Mary Wilson, Minnie Price Terry, Obediah Terry, Sallie Charlotte Terry, William Terry. William Terry passed away in 1879 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1813, William Terry entered the world in Virginia, born to Obediah Parker Terry And Patsy Martha Motley.
  • William Terry married Mary Terry, and had children including Benjamin Terry, Eliza Jane Terry, Ellen Terry, Hannah Coleman Terry, Joseph Ryland Terry, Martha D Terry, Mary Wilson, Minnie Price Terry, Obediah Terry, Sallie Charlotte Terry, William Terry.
  • William Terry passed away in 1879 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Obediah Terry
1780–1850
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
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Patsy Motley
1794–1850
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Terry
1823–1863
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Mary Wilson
1846–1900
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Joseph Terry
1859–1925
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
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Ellen Terry
1855–1922
Birth Location: Virginia
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Martha Terry
1841–1900
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Obediah Terry
1846–1860
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, VA
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William Terry
1848–1914
Birth Location: Virginia
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Eliza Terry
1846–1876
Birth Location: Java, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Sallie Terry
1854–1896
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
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Benjamin Terry
1853–1920
Birth Location: Virginia
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Minnie Terry
1861–1925
Birth Location: Java, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Hannah Terry
1863–1927
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.
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William Terry's Ancestors

Self
William Terry
1813–1879
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Obediah Parker Terry
1780–1850
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Patsy (Martha) Motley
1794–1850
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Terry
1735–1817
George, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Parker
1749–1817
Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Daniel Motley
1755–1815
Amelia Co, VA
Sarah (“Sally” Payne) *
1763–1815
Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr.
1704–1760
William Parker
1722–1756
*Captain Motley
1720–1806
Martha Ellington
1737–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martha Tucker
1719–1782
David Sr
1708–1774

William Terry's Descendants

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William Terry (abt 1813–21 Mar 1879) m. Mary Terry (abt 1823–1863)
  1. 1. Mary Wilson 1846–1900 m. Thomas (Jackson "Tom") Wilson 1853–1938
    1. 1. Maggie (Elizabeth) Wilson 1899–1973 m. Richard (Clyde) Stone 1891–1935
      1. 1. Mary (Magdalene (Margaret)) Stone 1930–1992 m. COY (LEE) PULLIAM 1926–1992
        1. 1. Carl (Leon) Pulliam 1947–
      2. 2. Clifford (Lee) Stone 1928–1965 m. Doris (June) Ellington 1928–2017
      3. 3. Clyde (Calvin) Stone 1924–1973 m. Viola (Carol) Garren 1930–2004 m. Ruby (Virginia) Allen 1924–1972
        1. 1. George (Richard "Ricky") Stone 1942–2004
      4. 4. Larry (Richard) Stone 1926–1998 m. Mozelle (Florence) Stone 1927–2020
      5. 5. Mildred (Ann “Hamm”) Stone 1918–1981 m. Raymond (Gilbert "Ramey") Wilson 1911–1973
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Esdale) Dillon 1935–2007 m. Lonnie (Lee) Dillon 1923–
        2. 2. Marvin (Clyde) Wilson 1943–2020 m. Geraldine (Jacqueline) Grogan 1947–2023
        3. 3. Raymond (Hoyt) Wilson 1938–2011 m. Emma (Arlene) Wilson 1938–2010
        4. 4. Brenda Wilson 1942–2015
        5. 5. Gurney (Levie) Wilson 1940–2018 m. Mary (Alice) Overby 1945–2021
        6. 6. Malcom (Gilbert) Wilson 1932–1993
        7. 7. Wilson 1932–1932
      6. 6. Moyer (Benjamin) Stone 1934–1978
      7. 7. baby (girl) Stone 1920–1920
      8. 8. Essie (Mae) Stone 1914–1979 m. Martin (Branscome) Hubbard 1910–1983 m. Arthur Wilson 1908–1989
    2. 2. Martha (A) Wilson 1897–1971 m. John (L) Mize 1876–1978 m. James (Henry) Lillard 1888–1945
      1. 1. Bertha (Naomi) Lillard 1927–1987
      2. 2. Nannie (Mae) Bowman 1919–1986
      3. 3. Annie (Frances) Wray 1912–2006
      4. 4. George (William) Lillard 1930–1976
      5. 5. Joseph (Herman) Lillard 1935–1992
      6. 6. Dewey (Geneva) Lillard 1917–2000
      7. 7. Eva (Martha) Lillard 1923–2005
      8. 8. James (Marvin) Lillard 1914–1977
    3. 3. Emma Wilson 1886–1956 m. John (H) Wilson 1879–1964
      1. 1. Gladys (Kathleen) Wilson 1922–2008
      2. 2. Minnie (Alma) Wilson 1913–2010
      3. 3. Jesse (Vester) Wilson 1905–1956
      4. 4. James (Hundley) Wilson 1914–1957
      5. 5. John (Rosville) Wilson 1902–1971 m. Annie (Sue) Powell 1907–1985
        1. 1. Alice (Marie) Wilson 1929–2011 m. Herbert (H) Wooldridge 1927–2005 m. Walter (Herbert) Roberts 1927–1981
        2. 2. Wilson –1933
      6. 6. Thomas ("Tom Thumb") Wilson 1925–2002 m. Minnie (Virginia) Travis 1926–2013
      7. 7. Howard (Swanson) Wilson 1907–1958
      8. 8. Chester (Layafette) Wilson 1911–
    4. 4. Bettie (Winston) Wilson 1891–1951
    5. 5. Benjamin Wilson 1884–1960 m. lennie (bell) taylor 1882–1978
      1. 1. Arthur Wilson 1908–1989 m. Essie (Mae) Stone 1914–1979 m. Mattie (Lee) Wilson 1911–1978
      2. 2. Cassie Wilson 1915–1988
      3. 3. Douglas (Edward) Wilson 1927–1999
      4. 4. Geneva Wilson 1930–1984
      5. 5. Thomas Wilson 1912–1985
      6. 6. Maude Earles 1910–1984
      7. 7. Oliver Wilson 1914–1980 m. Nellie (Louise) McGuire 1914–1976 m. Lillie (Hutson) Mcdaniel 1910–1998
        1. 1. Nick Wilson 1938–2017 m. Betty (Lou) Hodges 1939–2021
        2. 2. Louise (C) Wilson 1944–2004
      8. 8. Lillie Wilson 1910–1908
      9. 9. Willie Mack 1902–
      10. 10. Nannie (O) Wilson 1923–1996
      11. 11. Jannie Wilson 1918–1933
      12. 12. Burline Moxley 1921–1984
      13. 13. Mary (Lee) Wilson 1903–1908
    6. 6. Posey Wilson 1888–
  2. 2. Joseph (Ryland) Terry 1859–1925
  3. 3. Ellen Terry 1855–1922
  4. 4. Martha (D) Terry 1841–1900
  5. 5. Obediah Terry 1846–1860
  6. 6. William Terry 1848–1914
  7. 7. Eliza (Jane) Terry 1846–1876
    1. 1. Lucinda Hodnett 1875–1962
  8. 8. Sallie (Charlotte) Terry 1854–1896
  9. 9. Benjamin Terry 1853–1920
  10. 10. Minnie (Price) Terry 1861–1925
  11. 11. Hannah (Coleman) Terry 1863–1927

William Terry's Timeline

8 Records

1813
abt 1813
Birth of William Terry in Virginia
Virginia
1816
1816
Age 3
Birth of William Terry in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1841
29 Apr 1841
Age 28
William Terry was married in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
William Terry resided here in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
William Terry resided here in Southern District, Peytonsburg, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Southern District, Peytonsburg, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
William Terry resided here in Subdivision North of Dan River, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Subdivision North of Dan River, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1879
21 Mar 1879
Age 66
Death of William Terry in Civil District 4, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Civil District 4, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1879
21 Mar 1879
Age 66
Death of William Terry in Fourth Dist., Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Fourth Dist., Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M593_1671; Page: 120A
    [2] 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: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M653_1370; Page: 579; Family His
    [3] 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: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 968; Page: 144b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1813
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1841
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern District, Peytonsburg, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Fourth Dist., Pittsylvania County, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
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