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Willis Randall Pinkerton 1827–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1827

Birth Location: Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 20 Apr 1902

Death Location: Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States

Father: David Pinkerton

Mother: Celia Barnes

Spouse(s): Mary King

Children(s): Mary Pinkerton, Martha Pinkerton, Rhoda Pinkerton, David Pinkerton, Ulysses Pinkerton, Eva Pinkerton, Celia Pinkerton

Willis Randall Pinkerton was born in 1827 in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States, the child of David Pinkerton And Celia Barnes. In 1880, Willis Randall Pinkerton resided in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States. In 1900, Willis Randall Pinkerton resided in Carroltown Precinct (Excl. Carrolton City), Greene. Willis Randall Pinkerton married Mary Elizabeth King, and had children including Celia Ann Pinkerton, David Shannon Pinkerton, Eva Elizabeth Pinkerton, Martha Mattie Rebecca Pinkerton, Mary Daisy Pinkerton, Rhoda Ellen Pinkerton, Ulysses Samuel Pinkerton. Willis Randall Pinkerton passed away in 1902 in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • Willis Randall Pinkerton was born in 1827 in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States, the child of David Pinkerton And Celia Barnes.
  • In 1880, Willis Randall Pinkerton resided in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1900, Willis Randall Pinkerton resided in Carroltown Precinct (Excl. Carrolton City), Greene.
  • Willis Randall Pinkerton married Mary Elizabeth King, and had children including Celia Ann Pinkerton, David Shannon Pinkerton, Eva Elizabeth Pinkerton, Martha Mattie Rebecca Pinkerton, Mary Daisy Pinkerton, Rhoda Ellen Pinkerton, Ulysses Samuel Pinkerton.
  • Willis Randall Pinkerton passed away in 1902 in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States.

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Willis Pinkerton's Ancestors

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Willis Pinkerton
1827–1902
Birth Place: Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
Parents
David Pinkerton
1789–1853
Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Celia Barnes
1791–1863
Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
James (P.) Pinkerton
1761–1840
Pennsylvania, United States
Mary (Ann) Foster
1769–1834
Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Henry Barnes
1767–1832
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Rhoda Estes
1767–1848
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Pinkerton's Descendants

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Willis (Randall) Pinkerton (31 Mar 1827–20 Apr 1902) m. Mary (Elizabeth) King (21 Dec 1838–27 Mar 1908)
  1. 1. Mary ("Daisy") Pinkerton 1879– m. Clarence (Wade) Brodmarkle 1879–
    1. 1. Mary ("Estelene") Brodmarkle 1910–
    2. 2. Clarice (Ellen) Brodmarkle 1908–1984
    3. 3. Eleanor (A.) Brodmarkle 1917–1997
    4. 4. Evelyn (A.) Brodmarkle 1916–1953
  2. 2. Martha ("Mattie" Rebecca) Pinkerton 1876–1945 m. Avery Spencer 1875–1956
    1. 1. Raymond (Walter) Spencer 1916–1995 m. Delberta (Doris) Smith 1921–1996
    2. 2. Willis (E.) Spencer 1911–
    3. 3. Avery (L.) Spencer 1909–
    4. 4. Georgianna (E.) Spencer 1907–1985
    5. 5. Martha (M.) Spencer 1905–1981
  3. 3. Rhoda ("Ellen") Pinkerton 1871– m. William (Montgomery "Gummy") Bradshaw 1875–1950
    1. 1. Wreatha ("Rita" May) Bradshaw 1905–
    2. 2. Harold (Stewart) Bradshaw 1903–1974 m. Mary 1905–
  4. 4. David (Shannon) Pinkerton 1867–1944 m. Caroline ("Carrie" Christina) Keehner 1870–1933
    1. 1. Willis (Randall) Pinkerton 1904–1967
    2. 2. William (David) Pinkerton 1900–1965
    3. 3. Eva (Eliza) Pinkerton 1896–1934
    4. 4. Carrie (Georgiana) Pinkerton 1894–1973
    5. 5. Marea (Johanna) Pinkerton 1892–1947
  5. 5. Ulysses (Samuel) Pinkerton 1864–1905 m. Harriet (Maria "Hattie") Griswold 1865–1925
    1. 1. Willis (Randall) Pinkerton 1900–1973
    2. 2. Loyal (Griswold) Pinkerton 1897–1922
    3. 3. Laura (Eliza) Pinkerton 1895–1988
    4. 4. Ulysses (Samuel) Pinkerton 1904–1905
    5. 5. David ("Dave" Shannon) Pinkerton 1876–1944 m. Lee (T.) "Tissie" 1878–
      1. 1. Brown Pinkerton 1901– m. Leoma 1908–
      2. 2. Ezesl Pinkerton 1925–
      3. 3. Paul Pinkerton 1922–
      4. 4. Hattie (M.) Pinkerton 1910–
      5. 5. David (L.) Pinkerton 1908– m. Flossie 1912–
      6. 6. Ora (M.) Pinkerton 1906–
      7. 7. Deimer ("Dennie" C.) Pinkerton 1904–
      8. 8. Pleasant Pinkerton 1918–
      9. 9. Myrtle (L.) Pinkerton 1916–
      10. 10. Ulla (O.) Pinkerton 1914–
      11. 11. John (O.) Pinkerton 1913–
  6. 6. Eva (Elizabeth) Pinkerton 1860–1946 m. Richard ("Richey" C.) Reynolds 1863–
    1. 1. Aleta (E.) Reynolds 1904–
    2. 2. Luretha (M.) Reynolds 1901–
    3. 3. Leslie (Raymond) Reynolds 1898– m. Elizabeth "Bessie" 1900–
      1. 1. Vivian Reynolds 1925–
      2. 2. Kenyon (L.) Reynolds 1923–
    4. 4. Cleatus (Richard) Reynolds 1896– m. Cecelia 1902–
    5. 5. Ross ("Rossie" Ulysses) Reynolds 1892–
    6. 6. David (Randall) Reynolds 1889–
    7. 7. Alta Reynolds 1888–
  7. 7. Celia (Ann) Pinkerton 1862–1865

Willis Pinkerton's Timeline

4 Records

1827
31 Mar 1827
Birth of Willis Randall Pinkerton in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 53
Willis Randall Pinkerton resided here in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 73
Willis Randall Pinkerton resided here in Carroltown Precinct (Excl. Carrolton City), Greene, Illinois
Carroltown Precinct (Excl. Carrolton City), Greene, Illinois
1902
20 Apr 1902
Age 75
Death of Willis Randall Pinkerton in Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1827
    Event Place: Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Berdan, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 209; Family History Film: 1254209; Page: 157A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0317.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carrollton, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T623_303; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 19.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carroltown Precinct (Excl. Carrolton City), Greene, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carrollton, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T623_303; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 19.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1902
    Event Place: Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Berdan, Greene, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Berdan, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 209; Family History Film: 1254209; Page: 157A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0317.

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