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Mother Unknown McGuffin



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mother Unknown McGuffinMother Unknown McGuffin was born in 1840.

    Family/Spouse: Rush McGuffin. Rush was born in 1840 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Mcguffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1859 in Virginia, USA.
    2. 3. Lee Tait McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1868 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Sep 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James McguffinJames Mcguffin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mother1) was born in Mar 1859 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Jim Mc Guffin
    • Residence: Augusta, Virginia, USA; MaritalStatus: Single
    • Residence: 1900, Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia, USA; Drayman Occupation: Drayman; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0023; HomeOwnership: Rent; OwnsFarm: H; YearsInUS: 41; YearsMarried: 14; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head

    James married Emma Harris in 1886. Emma was born in Dec 1864 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Isac J Mc Guffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1890 in Virginia, USA.
    2. 5. Haper Mc Guffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1893 in Virginia, USA.
    3. 6. Massie Mc Guffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1895 in Virginia, USA.

  2. 3.  Lee Tait McGuffinLee Tait McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mother1) was born on 2 Apr 1868 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Sep 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: James Mc Guffin
    • Name: James McGuffin
    • Name: Lee J. Mcguffin
    • Name: Lee McGuffin
    • Name: Lee Mcguffin
    • Name: Lee Tate McGuffin
    • Residence: 1880, Riverheads, Augusta, Virginia, USA; Living in the Tinsley (a White Household); Age: 13; Occupation: On Farm; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 017; MaritalStatus: Single
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Lee married Rebecca A Sweeney in 1890. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Sweeney and Henrietta Collins) was born in Feb 1873 in Providence, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Mar 1924 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. James Henry McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Mar 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 8. William Mervin McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Nov 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 9. Henrietta J Mcguffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1930 in 31 South 16th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 10. Edison Lee McGuffin, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Aug 1975 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Mount Royal, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA.
    5. 11. Carrie Sarah Margretta McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1901 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Feb 1980 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 12. Donald Vance McGuffin, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Jun 1969; was buried in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 13. Theodoroe Roosevelt McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isac J Mc GuffinIsac J Mc Guffin Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Mother1) was born in Aug 1890 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1900, Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia, USA; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: 5; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 0023; YearsInUS: 9; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  2. 5.  Haper Mc GuffinHaper Mc Guffin Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Mother1) was born in Jul 1893 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1900, Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia, USA; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: 5; CanRead: No; CanWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 0023; YearsInUS: 6; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  3. 6.  Massie Mc GuffinMassie Mc Guffin Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Mother1) was born in Sep 1895 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1900, Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia, USA; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0023; YearsInUS: 4; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  4. 7.  James Henry McGuffinJames Henry McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 22 May 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Mar 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

    James married Helen Waltz on 11 Aug 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Helen was born about 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 8.  William Mervin McGuffinWilliam Mervin McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 14 Apr 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Nov 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    William married Alice Page Beverley on 15 Sep 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Alice (daughter of Alice Washington, daughter of Willis Beverly and Alice Washington) was born in Dec 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Jul 1953 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 9.  Henrietta J McguffinHenrietta J Mcguffin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born in Feb 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1930 in 31 South 16th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Heneretta Wallace
    • Name: Henerotta Wallace
    • Name: Henrietta Wallace
    • Name: Henrietta Wallace
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 3, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; StreetAddress: Academy Street; 25 Age: 25; None Occupation: None; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 136; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife
    • Obituary: 29 Dec 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Obituary for HENRIETTA I. WALLACE (Aged 37)

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Kennard M. Wallace, I. Kennard was born in in New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Charles D. Wallace  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Joseph L. Wallace  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Kennard M. Wallace, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1920 in New Jersey, USA.

  7. 10.  Edison Lee McGuffin, IEdison Lee McGuffin, I Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 20 Dec 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Aug 1975 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Mount Royal, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edison Lee (Chuck) McGuffin
    • Name: Edison McGuffin
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1942, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942 Registration Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Height: 5 8 Weight: 160 Complexion: Black Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
    • Residence: Bef 1951, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    McGUFFIN SR. Edison D. Age 75. On August 15, 1975 at his home 1420 Walnut Street, Harrlsburg, pa. Formerly of Woodbury, N.J. Survived by one son Edison Jr. of Camden, one daughter Margaret Washington of Woodbury, N.J. and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Gray of Harrlsburg, Pa. Eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held on Tuesday August 19, at The Greater Zion Baptist Church, Harrlsburg, Pa. Viewing is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Mt. Royal, N.J., Wednesday A.M. Arrangements under the direction of The Hooper Funeral Home, 1416 Cumberland Street, Harrlsburg, Pa.

    Buried:
    Gates of Heaven Cemetery

    Died:
    McGUFFIN SR. Edison D. Age 75. On August 15, 1975 at his home 1420 Walnut Street, Harrlsburg, pa. Formerly of Woodbury, N.J. Survived by one son Edison Jr. of Camden, one daughter Margaret Washington of Woodbury, N.J. and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Gray of Ha

    Family/Spouse: Susie D Young. Susie was born about 1903 in Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Edison Lee McGuffin, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1921 in New Jersey, USA; died on 30 Jan 2004 in Pennsauken, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
    2. 18. Jerome W McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1923 in New Jersey, USA; died on 10 Aug 1972.

  8. 11.  Carrie Sarah Margretta McGuffinCarrie Sarah Margretta McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 15 Feb 1901 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Feb 1980 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carrie S Gray
    • Name: Carrie Sarah Mcguffin
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

    Carrie married Blair Eugene Gray on 22 Sep 1921 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Blair (son of Simon P Gray and Ida M Dunmore) was born about 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Rebecca Gray  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1923 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 20. Blair Gray, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1926 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 12.  Donald Vance McGuffin, IDonald Vance McGuffin, I Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 8 Aug 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Jun 1969; was buried in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Donald McGuffin
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Registration Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA Height: 5 7 Weight: 198 Complexion: Black Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Next of Kin: Carrie Gray Sister
    • Residence: 27 Mar 1950, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Gettysburg National Cemetery

    Donald married Jimmie Lillian Morris in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. Jimmie (daughter of King Salomon Morris and Ina May Pannell) was born on 22 Oct 1915 in Campbell, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Donald married Alda Bradley on 6 Oct 1926 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Alda was born on 22 Jun 1910; died on 26 Jun 1982; was buried in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Norman McGuffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Dec 1987; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

  10. 13.  Theodoroe Roosevelt McGuffinTheodoroe Roosevelt McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 8 Aug 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Charles D. WallaceCharles D. Wallace Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henrietta3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1)

  2. 15.  Joseph L. WallaceJoseph L. Wallace Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henrietta3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1)

  3. 16.  Kennard M. Wallace, IIKennard M. Wallace, II Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henrietta3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born in 1920 in New Jersey, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Kennard I Wallace
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 3, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; StreetAddress: Academy Street; 0 Age: 0; 1/12 Age: 1/12; None Occupation: None; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 136; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  4. 17.  Edison Lee McGuffin, IIEdison Lee McGuffin, II Descendancy chart to this point (10.Edison3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 12 May 1921 in New Jersey, USA; died on 30 Jan 2004 in Pennsauken, Camden, New Jersey, USA.

  5. 18.  Jerome W McGuffinJerome W McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (10.Edison3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 3 Mar 1923 in New Jersey, USA; died on 10 Aug 1972.

  6. 19.  Rebecca GrayRebecca Gray Descendancy chart to this point (11.Carrie3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born about 1923 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  7. 20.  Blair Gray, IIBlair Gray, II Descendancy chart to this point (11.Carrie3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born about 1926 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  8. 21.  Norman McGuffinNorman McGuffin Descendancy chart to this point (12.Donald3, 3.Lee2, 1.Mother1) was born on 9 Sep 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Dec 1987; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Newspaper Clipping: 20 May 1934, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Norman McGuffin Has Measles and Appendicitis_20 May 1934

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Indiantown Gap




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