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William Wadsworth 1762–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1762

Birth Location: Cumberland, NC, USA

Death Date: BEF 1821

Death Location: NC, USA

Father: Thomas Wadsworth

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Mary Hogan

Children(s): Elizabeth Wadsworth, William Wadsworth, John Wadsworth, Thomas Wadsworth, Hogan Wadsworth

The story of William Wadsworth began in 1762 in Cumberland, NC, USA. William Wadsworth married Mary Polly Hogan, Ruth Hogan, and had children including Elizabeth Wadsworth, Hogan Wadsworth, John Wadsworth, Thomas Wadsworth, William H Wadsworth. William Wadsworth passed away in 1821 in NC, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Wadsworth began in 1762 in Cumberland, NC, USA.
  • William Wadsworth married Mary Polly Hogan, Ruth Hogan, and had children including Elizabeth Wadsworth, Hogan Wadsworth, John Wadsworth, Thomas Wadsworth, William H Wadsworth.
  • William Wadsworth passed away in 1821 in NC, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wadsworth
1737–1821
Birth Location: Pasquotank, North Carolina
TW
Elizabeth None
1740–
Birth Location: Columbia County, NC
E

Spouses(s)

Mary Hogan
1770–1797
Birth Location: Lincoln, GA, USA
MH

Children(s)

Elizabeth Wadsworth
–1815
Birth Location: –
EW
William Wadsworth
1802–1870
Birth Location: Georgia
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John Wadsworth
1804–1870
Birth Location: Georgia
JW
Thomas Wadsworth
1800–1870
Birth Location: Georgia
TW
Hogan Wadsworth
1810–1880
Birth Location: Lincoln, GA, USA
HW

William Wadsworth's Ancestors

Self
William Wadsworth
1762–1821
Birth Place: Cumberland, NC, USA
Parents
Thomas Wadsworth
1737–1821
Pasquotank, North Carolina
Elizabeth
1740–
Columbia County, NC
Grandparents
Edward Wadsworth
1700–1762
Pasquotank Co. North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Wadsworth's Descendants

1.
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William Wadsworth (1762–BEF 1821) m. Mary (Polly) Hogan (1770–1797)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Wadsworth –1815
  2. 2. William (H.) Wadsworth 1802–1870 m. Nancy Walker 1820–1859 m. Martha (J.) Edmundson 1838–1900
    1. 1. Amanda (M.) Wadsworth 1841–
    2. 2. Amanda Wadsworth 1843–1907 m. John (Aiken) Smith 1835–1880 m. James (Aiken) Smith 1824–1898
      1. 1. Samuel (Tildon) Smith 1876–1967
      2. 2. Margaret ("Maggie") Smith 1874–
      3. 3. Louisa Smith 1869–1953
      4. 4. Julia (A.) Smith 1866–1931
      5. 5. Nancy (E. "Nannie") Smith 1865–1934 m. W. (A.) Willingham 1862–
      6. 6. infant Smith 1887–1887
      7. 7. Joseph (Graves) Smith 1883–1901
      8. 8. Hester (Florence) Smith 1881–1883
      9. 9. Robert (Aken) Smith 1879–1969 m. Cora (Dale) RITCH 1883–1918
      10. 10. Samuel (Tilton) Smith 1876–
      11. 11. James (Newton) Smith 1873–1873
      12. 12. Louise (Angelis) Smith 1869–1953 m. Pierce LEE 1857–1941
      13. 13. Maggie Smith 1868–1902
      14. 14. William (Zion) Smith 1867–1937 m. Arie (A) (SMITH) 1870–1906 m. Ora (Ann) Wadsworth 1874–1955
        1. 1. Robert (Akin) Smith 1914–1918
        2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Smith 1912–1993
        3. 3. S. (T.) Smith 1910–1992
        4. 4. Roy Smith 1909–1981
        5. 5. Robbie (Irene) Smith 1907–1912
      15. 15. Julia (A.) Smith 1868–1931 m. Samuel (A.) Adams 1868–
      16. 16. Nancy (E.) Smith 1864–1934
    3. 3. Zelphia Wadsworth 1859–1880 m. Elijah (L) Wilson 1852–1883
      1. 1. Dora Wilson 1878–
    4. 4. Jackson Wadsworth 1852–1905 m. Drucilla (Selter) Smith 1855–1928
      1. 1. Manda (L) Wadsworth 1891–1942
      2. 2. Nancy (Amy Minnie) Wadsworth 1889–1957
      3. 3. Martha (L) Wadsworth 1884–1955 m. Marvin JACKSON 1885–
      4. 4. Sarah (Geneva) Wadsworth 1882–1936
      5. 5. Mary (Malinda) Wadsworth 1879–1920
      6. 6. Julie (Ann) Wadsworth 1877–1926
      7. 7. John (William) Wadsworth 1876–1956 m. Lulu (Maryetta) Stevens 1882–1928
        1. 1. Porter Wadsworth 1911–
        2. 2. Gracy Wadsworth 1918–
        3. 3. Wallace (Henry) Wadsworth 1916–
        4. 4. Eunice (May) Wadsworth 1920–
        5. 5. Wortha (Rosena) Wadsworth 1904–
        6. 6. Harvey Wadsworth 1908–
        7. 7. Monroe (Jackson) Wadsworth 1905–
        8. 8. Allie Wadsworth 1913–
        9. 9. Pearl Wadsworth 1902–
        10. 10. Bertha (Drusilla) Wadsworth 1901–
      8. 8. Walker (Waldon) Wadsworth 1874–1932 m. Ella (J) Walker 1875–
        1. 1. Ernest (W) Wadsworth 1902–
        2. 2. William (V) Wadsworth 1909–
        3. 3. Preston Wadsworth 1901–
        4. 4. Mary (L) Wadsworth 1904–
    5. 5. Mary (Victoria) Wadsworth 1846–1900 m. Lewis (W) TURNER 1844–
      1. 1. Lewis (Frank) Turner 1868–1946 m. Bamma Bryant 1874–1967 m. Lizzie Townsend 1869–1893
      2. 2. John (Walekr) Turner 1876–
      3. 3. Lewis (O.) Turner 1876–
      4. 4. Willie Turner 1871–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Wadsworth 1848–1860
    7. 7. Annie (C.) Wadsworth 1843–
  3. 3. John Wadsworth 1804–1870 m. Betsy Walker 1812–1896
    1. 1. Elias Wadsworth 1860–
    2. 2. Susan Wadsworth 1843–1870 m. Lee WELLS –1860
      1. 1. Mary WELLS 1862–
    3. 3. William (M) Wadsworth 1842–1864
    4. 4. Thomas (Hogan) Wadsworth 1851–1925 m. Julia (Ann) Vickers 1830– m. Eliza Naylor 1845–1917
      1. 1. Mary (L) Wadsworth 1894–
      2. 2. Mattie (Martha) Wadsworth 1870–1897
        1. 1. Mary (L) FULMER 1894–
      3. 3. Beulah Wadsworth 1882–1968
      4. 4. Indiana Wadsworth 1888–1922 m. Luther (T) Gilbert 1886–
        1. 1. Vera (R) Gilbert 1915–
        2. 2. Perry Gilbert 1912–
        3. 3. Herman (L) Gilbert 1911–
      5. 5. Pickins Wadsworth 1874–1935 m. Hattie James 1877–1966 m. Minnie (Maude) Wood 1884–1922
        1. 1. Florie Wadsworth 1921–
        2. 2. Dorothy Wadsworth 1918–
        3. 3. Joseph (L.) Wadsworth 1930–1996
        4. 4. Howard Wadsworth 1911–1983
        5. 5. Eulus Wadsworth 1913–1960
        6. 6. Lewis Wadsworth 1916–1984
        7. 7. Frank Wadsworth 1908–1984
        8. 8. Charles (Cornelus) Wadsworth 1905–1967
        9. 9. Baylis Wadsworth 1903–1995 m. Minnie Sullivan 1908–
        10. 10. Floyd (James) Wadsworth 1900–1983
      6. 6. John (A) Wadsworth 1876–1908 m. Dicy (L) Wadsworth 1870–1959
        1. 1. Vertis Wadsworth 1903–1920 m. Truman (O) Craft 1894–
        2. 2. Addie (Bea) Wadsworth 1907–2006 m. Onie (Lee) Hall 1902–1963
        3. 3. Lena (Mae) Wadsworth 1901–1971 m. John Law 1893–1962
        4. 4. Jesse (E) Wadsworth 1898–1902
      7. 7. Hallie (Benjamin) Wadsworth 1883–1942 m. Mary (Caroline) Greenwood 1889–1969
        1. 1. Clifford (Ralph) Wadsworth 1920–
        2. 2. Dot Wadsworth 1919–2003
        3. 3. Fannie Wadsworth 1917–1976
        4. 4. Walt Wadsworth 1915–1996 m. Marion (Juanita) Walters 1921–
        5. 5. Jewel (Madeline) Wadsworth 1912–2005
        6. 6. Edward (Richard) Wadsworth 1910–1970
        7. 7. William (Thomas) Wadsworth 1909–1909
        8. 8. Lil Wadsworth 1906–1993
        9. 9. James (Clifton) Wadsworth 1904–1905
      8. 8. William Wadsworth 1872–1935 m. Mattie Elkins 1882–1961
        1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth) Wadsworth 1918–
        2. 2. Helen (Lavice) Wadsworth 1916–
        3. 3. Bertie (Mae) Wadsworth 1911–
        4. 4. Lula (Evelyn) Wadsworth 1906–
        5. 5. Jessie (Wilson) Wadsworth 1902–
        6. 6. Hazel (Lorraine) Wadsworth 1908–1964
        7. 7. Thomas (Samuel) Wadsworth 1899–1961
        8. 8. Willie (Mae) Wadsworth 1897–
        9. 9. Grover (Cleveland) Wadsworth 1903–
      9. 9. Mary (Beulah) Wadsworth 1882–1968
    5. 5. Jesse Wadsworth 1852–1860
  4. 4. Thomas Wadsworth 1800–1870 m. Julia (Ann) Smith 1828–1880 m. Mary Terry 1800–1860
    1. 1. Thomas Wadsworth 1872–1880
    2. 2. Willis Wadsworth 1855–1880 m. Parthenia WADE 1857–1880
      1. 1. Willie Wadsworth 1880–
    3. 3. Jane Wadsworth 1841–1874 m. Absolem (Denman) TURNER 1836–1913
      1. 1. John (Lewis) TURNER 1873–1947 m. Ella (R.) LEE 1876–1957
      2. 2. Doll Turner 1872– m. John (Henry) Ball 1869–1952
      3. 3. William (Thomas) Turner 1869–1910
      4. 4. Callie Turner 1867–1930 m. Jack Drummons 1852–1929
        1. 1. Ethel (Jane) Drummond 1896–1924 m. James (Arthur) Ball 1892–
        2. 2. Austin Drummond 1902–
        3. 3. John Drummond 1903–
        4. 4. Oliver Drummond 1904–
        5. 5. Eldon Drummond 1906–
        6. 6. Lecil Drummond 1906–
        7. 7. Porter Drummond 1906–
        8. 8. Othelia Drummond 1909–
    4. 4. Van (Buren) Wadsworth 1837–1850
    5. 5. William Wadsworth 1833–1880
  5. 5. Hogan Wadsworth 1810–1880 m. Mary (C.) Stewart 1839–1880 m. Mrs (Amy) O'Neal 1797–1860
    1. 1. Amanda (Kaly) Wadsworth 1842–
    2. 2. Lavinia Wadsworth 1839–1880 m. J (F) Woodward 1835–1910

William Wadsworth's Timeline

8 Records

1762
ABT 1762
Birth of William Wadsworth in Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
1762
ABT 1762
Birth of William Wadsworth in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland County, North Carolina
1762
1762
Birth of William Wadsworth in ,Cumberland, Nc
,Cumberland, Nc
1762
1762
Birth of William Wadsworth in Cumberland, NC, USA
Cumberland, NC, USA
1816
BEF 12 JUL 1816
Age 54
Death of William Wadsworth in NC, USA
NC, USA
1816
BEF 1816
Age 54
Death of William Wadsworth
None
1816
ABT 1816
Age 54
Death of William Wadsworth
None
1821
BEF 1821
Age 59
Death of William Wadsworth
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1762
    Event Place: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1762
    Event Place: Cumberland County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM: wmwadsworth.ged
    [2] GEDCOM: twadsworth.ged
    [3] GEDCOM: hwadsworth.ged
    [4] GEDCOM: alaraven-1-968.ged

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: ,Cumberland, Nc
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM: rychapai.ged
    [2] GEDCOM: McIninch.ged
    [3] GEDCOM: 822940.ged

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Cumberland, NC, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Lincoln (formerly Wilkes) County, Georgia, 150 acres on Cherokee Creek
    Record Source: Hogan Family of Hogansville, The

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1808 AND 1809

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Will
    Event Place: in Shadrach Hogan's will
    Record Source: Hogan Family of Hogansville, The

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 12 JUL 1816
    Event Place: NC, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 1816
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM: rychapai.ged
    [2] GEDCOM: McIninch.ged
    [3] GEDCOM: 822940.ged

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1816
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM: wmwadsworth.ged
    [2] GEDCOM: twadsworth.ged
    [3] GEDCOM: hwadsworth.ged
    [4] GEDCOM: alaraven-1-968.ged

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 1821
    Record Source: Tallapoosa County, Alabama Marriage Records
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