Descendants of LIEut. John Mahan
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Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 MAHAN, LIEUT. was born April 27, 1750 in Winchester, Frederick Co. VA, and died April 07, 1820 in Bibb Co. AL1. He married MARY SCOTT, daughter of HENRY SCOTT. She was born 1754 in VA, and died 18232.
More About JOHN MAHAN, LIEUT.:
Burial: Smith-Mahan Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Military: Revolutionary War Soldier Virginia Lieut. Continental Line3
More About MARY SCOTT:
Burial: Smith-Mahan Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Information: Headstone reads: Niece of General Winfield Scott, Great-Great Grandmother, Stanley Mahan and a host of others
Children of JOHN MAHAN and MARY SCOTT are:
2. i. EDWARD 'NED'2 MAHAN, b. 1772, VA; d. 1855.
3. ii. JOHN MAHAN, JR., b. 1781, VA; d. 1843, Talladega Co. AL.
4. iii. JAMES MAHAN, COL., b. 1782, probably VA; d. May 29, 1849.
5. iv. ARCHIMEDES 'A.M.' MAHAN, b. 1797, TN; d. 1863, Perry Co. AL.
6. v. CHRISTIAN MAHAN, b. 1780, VA; d. Unknown.
7. vi. MARY 'POLLY' MAHAN, d. Unknown.
Generation No. 2
2. EDWARD 'NED'2 MAHAN (JOHN1) was born 1772 in VA, and died 18554. He married (1) RACHEL REAGAN before 1803 in Sevier Co. TN, daughter of TIMOTHY RAGAN and ELIZABETH TRIGG. She was born about 1781, and died Unknown5. He married (2) SARAH 'SALLIE' MOORE after 1826. She was born January 08, 1775, and died October 20, 1835. He married (3) MARY A. WARD about 1835. She was born 1796 in SC, and died Unknown.
Notes for EDWARD 'NED' MAHAN:
From Alabama Notes, Vol. 2 by Flora D. Edwards, page 13:
From Minutes of Probate Court of Bibb Co., Book F, Page 92-93:
Final Settlement of the estate of Edward Mahan by both administrators. Heirs named:
1. Anthony Mahan, residing in Bibb Co. AL over 21
2. James Mahan, residing in TX over 21
3. Jesse Mahan, residing in Bibb Co. AL over 21
4. Aquelaus Mahan, residing in Texas over 21
5. Wm C. Mahan, residing in Bibb Co. AL over 21
6. Edward Mahan, residing in Texas over 21
7. Elizabeth, wife of Chas. Huffman, both of full age, and residing in TX
8. Catherine, wife of Thos. E. Maroney, both full age, and residing in Shelby Co. AL
More About EDWARD 'NED' MAHAN:
Burial: Smith-Mahan Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Census: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #1077, age 78, farmer, value $1000, born in VA, cannot read or write6
Military: Tennessee Capt. Simeon Perry's Mtd Inf War of 18127
More About RACHEL REAGAN:
Burial: Smith-Mahan Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Information: Tombstone reads: Gt. Grandmother of Stanley Mahan and a host of other
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Marriage: before 1803, Sevier Co. TN
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Marriage: after 1826
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Information: Possibly married to a Prator before Edward Mahan
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Marriage: about 1835
Children of EDWARD MAHAN and RACHEL REAGAN are:
8. i. JOHN S.3 MAHAN, b. September 22, 1801, TN; d. August 12, 1840.
ii. ANTHONY MAHAN, b. 1804, TN; d. 1883, Bibb Co. AL; m. (1) MORNING CAMACK/CARBACK, January 23, 1835, Bibb Co. AL8; d. Unknown; m. (2) LEAIN KIMBREL, February 02, 1841, Bibb Co. AL8; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: January 23, 1835, Bibb Co. AL8
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Marriage: February 02, 1841, Bibb Co. AL8
iii. NANCY MAHAN, b. 1807, TN; d. Unknown; m. THOMAS CHILDRESS, January 12, 1825, Bibb Co. AL by James W. Fariss, M.G.8,9; b. about 1802; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: January 12, 1825, Bibb Co. AL by James W. Fariss, M.G.10,11
iv. ELIZABETH MAHAN, b. 1814, TN; d. Unknown; m. CHARLES A. HUFFMAN, February 04, 1836, Bibb Co. AL12; b. 1806, PA; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: February 04, 1836, Bibb Co. AL12
9. v. CATHERINE MAHAN, b. 1818, AL; d. Unknown.
vi. EDWARD MAHAN, b. Unknown, AL; d. Unknown; m. POLLY PRAYTOR, January 09, 1836, Bibb Co. AL12; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: January 09, 1836, Bibb Co. AL12
vii. WILLIAM G. MAHAN, b. 1822, AL; d. Unknown; m. MARTHA J. TEMPLE, March 03, 1852, Bibb Co. AL; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: March 03, 1852, Bibb Co. AL
viii. ROBERT MAHAN, b. Unknown, AL; d. Unknown.
ix. ARCHILLOUS MAHAN, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
10. x. JESSE 'J.W.' MAHAN, b. June 12, 1816, Sevier Co. TN; d. April 12, 1884.
Child of EDWARD MAHAN and MARY WARD is:
xi. MARY ANN E.3 MAHAN, b. 1837; d. Unknown.
3. JOHN2 MAHAN, JR. (JOHN1) was born 1781 in VA, and died 1843 in Talladega Co. AL. He married REBECCA CROWSON, daughter of RICHARD CROWSON and HULDA LINDSEY. She was born 1792 in TN, and died after 1843 in Talladega Co. AL.
Children of JOHN MAHAN and REBECCA CROWSON are:
11. i. MARY C.3 MAHAN, b. 1812, TN; d. Unknown.
12. ii. ARCHILLES M. 'ARCHIE' 'PORKY' MAHAN, b. January 04, 1818, Montevallo, Shelby Co. AL; d. January 10, 1859.
iii. SARAH C. MAHAN, b. 1823, AL; d. Unknown; m. GEORGE WASHINGTON BUTTS, December 21, 1837; b. April 17, 1815, GA; d. March 03, 1896, Talladega Co. AL.
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Marriage: December 21, 1837
iv. MARY JANE MAHAN, b. 1827, AL; d. Unknown; m. THOMAS W. COLEMAN, January 25, 1843; b. 1821, SC; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: January 25, 1843
v. ELLEN MAHAN, b. Unknown, AL; d. Unknown; m. JOEL JONES, March 31, 1836; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: March 31, 1836
vi. OBEDIAH MAHAN, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
4. JAMES2 MAHAN, COL. (JOHN1) was born 1782 in probably VA, and died May 29, 184913. He married (1) MARY UNKNOWN. She was born 1782, and died 1838. He married (2) SUSANNA UNKNOWN. She died Unknown.
More About JAMES MAHAN, COL.:
Burial: Smith-Mahan Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Will: September 19, 1849, Bibb Co. AL
Children of JAMES MAHAN and MARY UNKNOWN are:
i. RUTHA3 MAHAN, b. Unknown, TN; d. Unknown; m. JOHN PATTERSON, August 14, 1826, Bibb Co. AL14; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: August 14, 1826, Bibb Co. AL14
13. ii. MARY MAHAN, b. 1812, TN; d. 1894.
14. iii. ELVIRA MAHAN, b. September 01, 1813, Cocke Co. TN; d. April 17, 1885.
iv. ELIZABETH MAHAN, b. Unknown, AL; d. Unknown; m. GEORGE W. MORELAND, September 10, 1845, Bibb Co. AL15; d. Unknown, Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL16.
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Military: CSA, Co B, 2 AL, Cav16
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Marriage: September 10, 1845, Bibb Co. AL17
15. v. DESDEMONIA MAHAN, b. 1822, AL; d. December 06, 1858, Shelby Co. AL.
5. ARCHIMEDES 'A.M.'2 MAHAN (JOHN1) was born 1797 in TN, and died 1863 in Perry Co. AL. He married MARY BENNETT June 21, 1832 in Perry Co. AL17. She was born 1809 in GA, and died 1877 in LA.
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Marriage: June 21, 1832, Perry Co. AL17
Children of ARCHIMEDES MAHAN and MARY BENNETT are:
i. MARGARET3 MAHAN, b. 1834, AL; d. Unknown; m. WILLIAM CURRY; d. Unknown.
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Address : Talladega, Co. AL18
16. ii. CLARINDA JANE MAHAN, b. 1836, AL; d. 1916.
iii. HARRIET MAHAN, b. 1838; d. Unknown; m. (1) J.W. DESHAZO; d. before 1868; m. (2) GEORGE LOWERY.
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Address : Perry Co. AL
iv. MARY A. MAHAN, b. 1839; d. Unknown; m. SEABORN 'S.A.' EDWARDS; d. Unknown.
v. JOHN S. MAHAN, b. 1841; d. Unknown; m. JOSIE CAUSBY; d. Unknown.
vi. JAMES C. MAHAN, b. 1843; d. before January 17, 1864, Killed in the Civil War.
Notes for JAMES C. MAHAN:
According to Alabama Notes, Vol. 1, by Flora D. England, page 3:
From Minutes of Probate Court, Book K, page 174-5:
The estate of James C. Mahan, dec'd was divided among the following:
1. Jane C., wife of John W. Melton
2. Harriett DeShazo
3. Mary, wife of Seaborn A. Edwards
4. Lizzie, wife of S. (?) C. Monroe
5. Martha W., wife of R.Q. Pryor
6. John S. Mahan
7. Laura S. Mahan
8. Margaret, wife of W.H. Curry
Each heir received $39.65
vii. SUSAN E. MAHAN, b. 1845; d. Unknown; m. (1) FRANK DRIVER, M.D.; d. Unknown; m. (2) THOMAS COOPER; d. Unknown.
viii. MARTHA M. MAHAN, b. 1846; d. Unknown; m. R.Q. PRYOR; d. Unknown.
ix. LAURA T. MAHAN, b. 1848; d. Unknown; m. A.J. HARRINGTON; d. Unknown.
x. ARCHIMEDES MAHAN, JR., b. 1849; d. Unknown.
6. CHRISTIAN2 MAHAN (JOHN1) was born 1780 in VA, and died Unknown. She married OBEDIAH LOVELADY, son of MARSHALL LOVELADY and HANNAH WARE. He was born 1771 in Mecklenburg Co. NC, and died August 18, 1842 in Noxubee Co. MS.
Children of CHRISTIAN MAHAN and OBEDIAH LOVELADY are:
i. ELIZABETH3 LOVELADY, b. October 19, 1819, Birmingham, Jefferson Co. AL; d. March 03, 1863, Houston Co. TX; m. CHARLES MCHENRY ELLIS; b. January 14, 1817, KY See World Family Tree Maker, Vol 12, Pedigree #1773; d. January 30, 1880, Houston Co. TX.
ii. JOHN SCOTT LOVELADY, b. August 14, 1810, TN; d. October 21, 1861, Union Parish, LA; m. NANCY ANN HENRY, November 10, 1831, Perry Co. AL; b. November 21, 1811, MS; d. after 1880, Miller Co. AR.
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Marriage: November 10, 1831, Perry Co. AL
iii. JESSE WARE LOVELADY, b. 1807, TN; d. October 31, 1883, DeKalb, Kemper Co. MS; m. WEALTHY ANN JONES, June 20, 1834.
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Marriage: June 20, 1834
17. iv. RHODA LOVELADY, b. 1805, Shelby Co. TN; d. after 1860.
v. MARY LOVELADY, b. 1809, TN; d. 1882, TX; m. JOHN WESLEY HARBOUR, JR., 1830, TX; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: 1830, TX
vi. ELEANOR LOVELADY, b. 1813, Sevier Co. TN; d. March 31, 1871, Macon, Noxubee Co. MS; m. LEROY MASSENGALE, November 18, 1829, Perry Co. AL; b. about 1805; d. Unknown.
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Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Macon, Noxubee Co. MS
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Marriage: November 18, 1829, Perry Co. AL
vii. NANCY LOVELADY, b. 1814, TN; d. Unknown, Noxubee Co. MS; m. WILLIAM ABNER CALLAWAY, JR., November 22, 1829, Perry Co. AL; b. about 1813, Perry Co. AL; d. Unknown.
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Burial: Mohegan Cemetery, Noxubee Co. MS
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Marriage: November 22, 1829, Perry Co. AL
viii. MARTHA JANE LOVELADY, b. about 1815; d. Unknown; m. JOHN JEFFERSON HOUSTON; d. Unknown.
ix. WESLEY D. LOVELADY, b. February 1818.
x. ELIZABETH REBECCA LOVELADY, b. October 19, 1819.
xi. WILLIAM MARSHALL LOVELADY, b. December 12, 1821.
xii. SAMUEL CURTIS LOVELADY, b. June 17, 1826.
7. MARY 'POLLY'2 MAHAN (JOHN1) died Unknown. She married ELIJAH THOMAS 1817 in Bibb Co. AL, son of ROBERT THOMAS and MARY SANDS. He was born March 28, 1775 in Marlboro Co. SC, and died December 01, 1849 in MS.
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Marriage: 1817, Bibb Co. AL
Children of MARY MAHAN and ELIJAH THOMAS are:
i. CHRISTIAN3 THOMAS, b. December 15, 1817.
ii. ELIZABETH THOMAS, b. November 06, 1819.
iii. MARY S. THOMAS, b. August 14, 1821; d. Unknown.
iv. JOHN SCOTT THOMAS, b. December 18, 1825; d. Unknown.
v. AMANDA THOMAS, b. September 18, 1826; d. Unknown.
vi. RUHAMA A. THOMAS, b. December 08, 1828.
Generation No. 3
8. JOHN S.3 MAHAN (EDWARD 'NED'2, JOHN1) was born September 22, 1801 in TN19, and died August 12, 184019. He married MARTHA 'PATSY' GRIFFIN March 04, 1832 in Bibb Co. AL20, daughter of BENJAMIN GRIFFIN and MARY BIRD. She was born about 1807 in GA, and died after 1870.
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Burial: Griffin Graveyard, Bibb Co. AL
More About MARTHA 'PATSY' GRIFFIN:
Census: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #535, age 43, born in GA, cannot read or write21
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Marriage: March 04, 1832, Bibb Co. AL22
Children of JOHN MAHAN and MARTHA GRIFFIN are:
i. DAVID A.4 MAHAN, b. May 26, 1833; d. August 15, 184023.
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Burial: Griffin Graveyard, Bibb Co. AL
ii. JOHN S. MAHAN, b. February 07, 1835; d. August 15, 184023.
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Burial: Griffin Graveyard, Bibb Co. AL
iii. JAMES B. MAHAN, b. November 02, 1836; d. July 31, 183723.
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Burial: Griffin Graveyard, Bibb Co. AL
18. iv. NANCY RACHEL MAHAN, b. July 05, 1838, AL; d. 1910.
v. THOMAS JEFFERSON MAHAN, b. March 30, 184024; d. November 02, 1846, Kinnaird Graveyard, Bibb Co. AL24.
9. CATHERINE3 MAHAN (EDWARD 'NED'2, JOHN1) was born 1818 in AL, and died Unknown24. She married THOMAS E. MARONEY March 01, 1835 in Bibb Co. AL by John Garner, J.P.25. He was born 1811 in TN, and died Unknown26.
More About CATHERINE MAHAN:
Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Census 1: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #1078, age 32, born in AL, cannot read or write27
Census 2: 1880, Chilton Co. AL, Household #296/307, age 62, keeping house, born in AL, parents born in TN28
More About THOMAS E. MARONEY:
Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Census 1: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #1078, age 39, farmer, value $150, born in Tenn29
Census 2: 1880, Chilton Co. AL, Household #296/307, age 69, no occupation, blind, born in TN, parents born in SC30
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Marriage: March 01, 1835, Bibb Co. AL by John Garner, J.P.31
Children of CATHERINE MAHAN and THOMAS MARONEY are:
i. TANDY?4 MARONEY32, b. 1836, AL; d. Unknown.
ii. JAMES MARONEY32, b. 1837, AL; d. Unknown.
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Census: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #1078, age 13, born in AL, attended school within the year33
iii. NANCY MARONEY34, b. 1840.
iv. WILLIAM MARONEY34, b. 1841.
v. SOPHRONIA MARONEY34, b. 1847.
vi. LOUISANA/LOUISE MARONEY34, b. 1850, AL; d. Unknown.
10. JESSE 'J.W.'3 MAHAN (EDWARD 'NED'2, JOHN1) was born June 12, 1816 in Sevier Co. TN35, and died April 12, 188436. He married (1) MARTHA MCCRIMMON April 29, 1841 in Bibb Co. AL37, daughter of DANIEL MCCRIMMON and HANNAH DUNLAP. She was born 1821 in NC, and died August 08, 186938. He married (2) ANNA CUNNINGHAM August 07, 1870 in Bibb Co. AL. She was born December 25, 1838, and died November 20, 191238.
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Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Census: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #633, age 34, farmer, value $1200, born in Tenn39
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Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
Census: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #633, age 29, born in NC39
Information: Neal McCrimmon m. Elizabeth Lawhawn, April 20, 1847
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Marriage: April 29, 1841, Bibb Co. AL40
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Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
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Marriage: August 07, 1870, Bibb Co. AL
Children of JESSE MAHAN and MARTHA MCCRIMMON are:
19. i. HENRY CLAY/CARY4 MAHAN, b. September 27, 1859, AL; d. February 08, 1912.
ii. SIRRIPTA? MAHAN41, b. 1843, AL; d. Unknown.
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Census: 1850, Bibb Co. AL, Household #633, age 7, born in AL, attended school within the year41
Children of JESSE MAHAN and ANNA CUNNINGHAM are:
iii. JAMES NAPOLEON4 MAHAN, b. August 12, 1874; d. August 10, 1882.
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Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
iv. ADELAIDE ELEANOR MAHAN, b. December 02, 1872; d. January 09, 195942.
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Burial: Brierfield Cemetery, Bibb Co. AL
20. v. KEVIN CUNNINGHAM MAHAN, b. June 27, 1876; d. June 23, 1923.
11. MARY C.3 MAHAN (JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1812 in TN, and died Unknown. She married DAVID A. GRIFFIN February 12, 1827 in Perry Co. AL43, son of BENJAMIN GRIFFIN and MARY BIRD. He was born 1805 in GA, and died Unknown in TX.
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Preferred Name: Dave
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Marriage: February 12, 1827, Perry Co. AL43
Children of MARY MAHAN and DAVID GRIFFIN are:
i. JAMES M.4 GRIFFIN, b. about 1828; d. Unknown.
ii. MARTHA GRIFFIN, b. about 1830; d. Unknown; m. JOHN E. SNEAD; d. Unknown.
iii. JOHN W. GRIFFIN, b. about 1832; d. Unknown; m. ELIZABETH MERRILL, February 12, 1856, Perry Co. AL; d. Unknown.
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Marriage: February 12, 1856, Perry Co. AL
iv. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, b. about 1835; d. 1865.
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Information 1: Benjamin visited his Uncle Byrd after the surrender of Lee on his way to TX
Information 2: He arrived in TX four days before a