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Zephaniah Herndon 1814–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1814

Birth Location: anderson co. sc usa

Death Date: Aug 1905

Death Location: Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: George Herndon

Mother: Prisilla Wells

Spouse(s): Mary Glenn

Children(s): Rev Herndon, William Herndon, Eveline Herndon, Nancy Herndon, Elizabeth Herndon, Rosa Herndon, Dillard Herndon, Z. Herndon, Milly Herndon

The story of Zephaniah Herndon began in 1814 in anderson co. sc usa. Zephaniah Herndon married Mary Tinsley Glenn, and had children including Dillard Thompson Herndon, Elizabeth Ann Herndon, Eveline Frances Herndon, Milly A Herndon, Nancy Caroline Herndon, Rev George L Herndon, Rosa Jane Herndon, William Claudius Herndon, Z Mcswain Herndon. Zephaniah Herndon passed away in 1905 in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Zephaniah Herndon began in 1814 in anderson co. sc usa.
  • Zephaniah Herndon married Mary Tinsley Glenn, and had children including Dillard Thompson Herndon, Elizabeth Ann Herndon, Eveline Frances Herndon, Milly A Herndon, Nancy Caroline Herndon, Rev George L Herndon, Rosa Jane Herndon, William Claudius Herndon, Z Mcswain Herndon.
  • Zephaniah Herndon passed away in 1905 in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Herndon
1779–1848
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
GH
Prisilla Wells
1791–
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
PW

Spouses(s)

Mary Glenn
1818–1904
Birth Location: South Carolina
MG

Children(s)

Rev Herndon
1848–1932
Birth Location: South Carolina
RH
William Herndon
1837–1863
Birth Location: South Carolina
WH
Eveline Herndon
1840–1924
Birth Location: , Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.A.
EH
Nancy Herndon
1842–1923
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
NH
Elizabeth Herndon
1845–1885
Birth Location: , Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.A.
EH
Rosa Herndon
1850–1863
Birth Location: , Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.A.
RH
Dillard Herndon
1854–1863
Birth Location: , Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.A.
DH
Z. Herndon
1859–1947
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Milly Herndon
1855–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MH

Zephaniah Herndon's Ancestors

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Zephaniah Herndon
1814–1905
Birth Place: anderson co. sc usa
Parents
George Herndon
1779–1848
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Prisilla Wells
1791–
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
David Herndon
1746–1811
VA
Frances Pierce
1744–1799
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Hardymond ("Hardy") Wells
1762–1820
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Parker
1769–
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Herndon
1708–1754
Sarah Poe
1710–1793
John\Jeremiah Pierce
1720–1790
Elizabeth Bass
1730–1777
Miles Sr
1742–1829
Susannah Hardy
1744–1829
Solomon Parker
1734–1821
Elizabeth Jones
1742–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
Mary Waller
1654–1727
Samuel Poe
1675–1725
Mary Hook
1670–1725
Thomas Pierce
1693–1756
Mary Copelund
1696–1742
John jr.
1705–1777
Elizabeth Winborne
1714–1745
John II
1705–1762
Elizabeth Spivey
1710–1762
Benjamin Hardy
1725–1791
Priscilla Lea
1721–1761
Aaron Jones
1720–1742
Elizabeth Bullard
1720–1792

Zephaniah Herndon's Descendants

1.
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Zephaniah Herndon (2 Mar 1814–Aug 1905) m. Mary (Tinsley) Glenn (16 SEP 1818–Dec 1904)
  1. 1. Rev (George L) Herndon 1848–1932 m. Sarah (Hunter) Herndon 1847–1922
    1. 1. Emma Wallis 1888–1979 m. Linton (Leonidas) Wallis 1886–1940
    2. 2. Sarah (E Herndon) Baily 1885–1972 m. Stanley (Jones) Brown 1882–1956
    3. 3. Dillard (Claude) Herndon 1875–1958 m. Flora Herndon 1885–1929
      1. 1. George (Lawrence) Herndon 1921–2014 m. Floy (Rebecca) Carithers 1923–2013
        1. 1. Michael (Claude) Herndon 1949–2014
      2. 2. Catherine Herndon 1923–2012 m. Stanmore (Townes) McClain 1923–1973
      3. 3. John (Glenn) Herndon 1926–1995 m. Willie (Riddle) Rivenburg 1923–1994
    4. 4. Turner Herndon 1891–1990 m. Frank (Mack) Leeson 1892–1955
    5. 5. Lillie Herndon 1886–1887
    6. 6. Myra (Birdie) Herndon 1880–1974 m. Jesse (Clifton Hartley) Sr 1874–1958
      1. 1. Jesse (Clifton Hartley) Jr. 1915–2008 m. Evelyn (Margaret) Alexander 1918–
    7. 7. Mary (Augusta) Herndon 1878–1966 m. Samuel (Andrew George) Herndon 1870–1942
      1. 1. Sarah (Augusta) Herndon 1919–2001 m. Woodrow (Odell) May 1918–2001 m. Matthew (Bruce) Hannl 1890–1948 m. Grady (Eugene) Staggs 1920–1968 m. Rayford (Carrel) Kilgore 1911–1948 m. Willie (Lee (Billie)) Mink 1909–1982 m. J (W) Burroughs 1920–1992 m. Earl (William) Smith 1929–1982
        1. 1. Patricia (Mary) May-Herndon 1937–2003 m. Willis (Harper “Hop”) Rucker 1929–1996
  2. 2. William (Claudius) Herndon 1837–1863
  3. 3. Eveline (Frances) Herndon 1840–1924 m. George Campbell 1839–1921
    1. 1. Alexander (R) Campbell 1870–1946
    2. 2. Claude (Thomas) Campbell 1862–1940
      1. 1. Alma (Boyce) Campbell 1903–1984 m. Perry (Hall) Bowles 1902–1978
        1. 1. Doris (Adele) Bowles 1925–2013 m. Robert (Leon) Dickard 1915–1997
      2. 2. Ruth (Amelia) Campbell 1896–1970
        1. 1. Harold (Campbell) Hickey 1919–1971
    3. 3. Lawrence (Terrell) Campbell 1872–
    4. 4. Nandora Campbell 1874–1964
    5. 5. Helsia Campbell 1877–1969
    6. 6. Mattie Campbell 1881–1956
    7. 7. Serena Campbell 1894–1971
    8. 8. Zephaniah (Luther) Campbell 1865–
  4. 4. Nancy (Caroline) Herndon 1842–1923 m. Mason (Green) Seymour 1829–1921 m. John (Wesley) Boleman 1825–1900
    1. 1. Mattie (Tallulah) Boleman 1876–1933
    2. 2. Rosie (Myrtal) Seymour 1871–1966
      1. 1. Callie (Anne) Seymour 1889–1954
        1. 1. Olivia (Lee) Taylor 1924–2014
    3. 3. John (Lawrence) Boleman 1877–1964
      1. 1. Dossie (B) Johnson 1905–1979
        1. 1. Amy (Blythe) Brown 1925–2018
      2. 2. Mary (Agnes) Boleman 1907–1989
        1. 1. Jerry cawthorn 1929–2003
      3. 3. Joseph Bolemon 1911–1987
    4. 4. Nettie (Kelcie) Bolmon 1873–1951 m. William (Hollin) Dawkins 1872–1942
      1. 1. Mattie (Rillie) Dawkins 1894–1976 m. Jesse (Edwin Sumpter -) 3c4r 1892–1956
        1. 1. Carrie (Edwill) Sumpter 1915–1999 m. Jesse (Murray Taylor) Sr 1914–1994
      2. 2. Floyd (Herndon Dawkins) Sr 1892–1973
      3. 3. Thomas (Alfred *Tommie*) Dawkins 1896–1973
      4. 4. Ozzie (Adell) Dawkins 1899–1954
      5. 5. Sallie Dawkins 1903–
      6. 6. Gracie Dawkins 1904–
      7. 7. Bobbie Dawkins 1906–
      8. 8. Johnnie Dawkins 1911–
      9. 9. Rozelle (Caroline) Dawkins 1914–2006
      10. 10. Zora Dawkins 1908–
      11. 11. Floyd (Herndon) Dawkins 1892–1973
    5. 5. Sally (Ann) Bolman 1859–1966
    6. 6. William (L) Boleman 1882–1964 m. Nezzie (Lettie) Cary 1889–1964
      1. 1. Lowell (ziffie) Bolmon 1931–2005 m. Ossie (mae) Bryant 1929–2007
      2. 2. Carter (Stancil) Bolmon 1915–1991 m. Martha (Isabell) Fortson 1920–1967
        1. 1. James (Stewart) Bolmon 1942–2001
      3. 3. Lowell (Ziffie) Bolmon 1931–2005
      4. 4. James (Wesley Bolmon) Sr 1909–1981
      5. 5. Myrtie (Lou) Bolmon 1924–1927
      6. 6. William (Edward) Bolman 1927–1997
      7. 7. Floyd (Glenn) Boleman 1907–1965
      8. 8. Lewis (D) Balmon 1913–1980
      9. 9. Radie (M) Balmon 1918–
      10. 10. Auzzie (W) Bolmon 1905–1916
      11. 11. Vadie (Carolyn) Boleman 1921–2000
    7. 7. John (James) Seymour 1857–1930
    8. 8. William (Milton) Seymour 1865–1921
    9. 9. Ira (Green) Seymour 1861–1936
    10. 10. Susan (E) Seymour 1854–1937
    11. 11. Martha (Ann) Seymour 1851–1908
    12. 12. Mary (Jane) Seymour 1859–1931
    13. 13. Emma (Idella) Seymour 1870–1943
    14. 14. Rebecca (Lorena) Seymour 1873–1939
    15. 15. Ella (G.) Seymore 1872–1892
    16. 16. Lorina Seymour 1873–1939
    17. 17. Jesse (Zachariah Harrison) Seymour 1868–1933
    18. 18. Carrie (L) Boleman 1881–
    19. 19. Mary (F) Boleman 1862–1918
    20. 20. Sarah (Ann Sally) Boleman 1869–1966
    21. 21. Rosa (Myrtle) Boleman 1871–1966
    22. 22. Caroline (Carrie L) Bolman 1881–
    23. 23. Luther (M.) Boleman 1866–1910
    24. 24. Ammie (Arnie) Cary 1894–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) Herndon 1845–1885 m. Allen (Robertson) Elliott 1843–1916
    1. 1. Essie (Sirenah) Elliott 1870–1950
    2. 2. Thomas (McSwain) Elliott 1877–1953 m. Mamie (Lucinda) Elliott 1872–1966
      1. 1. Easter (Mary) Elliott 1908–2004 m. Charles (Joseph Broyles) Jr 1900–1955
      2. 2. Martha (Maxine) Elliott 1915–1982 m. James (Robert) Ballew 1913–1979
      3. 3. Glenn (MacAllen) Elliott 1905–1962
      4. 4. James (Robert) Elliott 1910–2006
    3. 3. Jimmie (E.) Elliott 1875–
    4. 4. Mary (L.) Elliott 1881–
  6. 6. Rosa (Jane) Herndon 1850–1863
  7. 7. Dillard (Thompson) Herndon 1854–1863
  8. 8. Z. (Mcswain) Herndon 1859–1947 m. Margaret (Tallulah) Kay 1858–1929
    1. 1. Daisy (Mae) Herndon 1886–1956 m. Jacob Rollins 1882–1959 m. Lemuel (Henry Holtzclaw) Sr 1886–1929
      1. 1. Ruth Holtzclaw 1911–1956
        1. 1. Jimmie (Norman) Duncan 1934–1987
      2. 2. Hazel (Pauline) Holtzclaw 1915–1999 m. James (Harrison) Black 1901–1987
        1. 1. Donald (Harrison) Black 1938–1981 m. Linda (Helen) Morris 1937–2009
        2. 2. Betty (Jane) Black 1931–2011
      3. 3. Ethal (Mae (Elders)) Holtzclaw 1919–1995
      4. 4. Lemuel (H Holtzclaw) Jr 1926–1975
      5. 5. William (Clarence) Holtzclaw 1907–1976
      6. 6. James (M) Holtzclaw 1922–2010
      7. 7. Alma Holtzclaw 1918–1923
    2. 2. Julius (Baxter) Herndon 1891–1979
    3. 3. William (L) Herndon 1889–1957
    4. 4. Cora (Lee Herndon) Shaw 1884–1918
      1. 1. Mary (Gladys) Shaw 1906–2000 m. Roy (Leitus) Escoe 1902–1987
        1. 1. Gerald (Charles "Buddy") Escoe 1927–2001 m. Betty (Sue) Fountain 1930–2018
        2. 2. Doris (Helen) Escoe 1926–2016
        3. 3. Jonathan (David) Escoe 1939–2016
    5. 5. Frank (Clarence) Herndon 1895–1964
  9. 9. Milly (A) Herndon 1855–

Zephaniah Herndon's Timeline

18 Records

1814
02 Mar 1814
Birth of Zephaniah Herndon in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
1814
02 Mar 1814
Birth of Zephaniah Herndon in Caswell Cty., N.C.
Caswell Cty., N.C.
1814
2 Mar 1814
Birth of Zephaniah Herndon in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1814
02 Mar 1814
Birth of Zephaniah Herndon in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1814
2 Mar 1814
Birth of Zephaniah Herndon in anderson co. sc usa
anderson co. sc usa
1816
12 Apr 1816
Age 2
Birth of Zephaniah Herndon in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 26
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Pickens District, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Pickens District, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 36
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Western Division, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Western Division, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 66
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1880
17 Jun 1880
Age 66
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1898
23 OCT 1898
Age 84
Death of Zephaniah Herndon in Summerville, Georgia, USA
Summerville, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 86
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Goshen, Elbert, Georgia, USA
Goshen, Elbert, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 86
Zephaniah Herndon resided here in Goshen, Elbert, Georgia, USA
Goshen, Elbert, Georgia, USA
1904
16 Aug 1904
Age 90
Death of Zephaniah Herndon in Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, United States
1905
Aug 1905
Age 91
Death of Zephaniah Herndon in Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia
Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia
1905
Aug 1905
Age 91
Death of Zephaniah Herndon in Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, USA
1905
Aug 1905
Age 91
Death of Zephaniah Herndon in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1814
    Event Place: Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1814
    Event Place: Caswell Cty., N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: 1236; Family History Film: 1255236; Page: 325A; Enumeration District: 121
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1505; Page: 21B; Family History Library Film: 553004
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goshen, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: 195; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1240195
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M432_848; Page: 223B; Image: 453
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1816
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1814
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1814
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1814
    Event Place: anderson co. sc usa

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pickens District, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pickens District, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: 514; Page: 345; Family History Library Film: 0022510

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western Division, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M432_848; Page: 223B; Image: 453

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1505; Page: 21B; Family History Library Film: 553004

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD274; Roll: 13; Page: 18; Line: 2; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: 1236; Family History Film: 1255236; Page: 325A; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goshen, Elbert, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goshen, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: 195; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1240195

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goshen, Elbert, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1904
    Event Place: Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1905
    Event Place: Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1905
    Event Place: Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 OCT 1898
    Event Place: Summerville, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1905
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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