John B. Sanders

Brief Life History of John B.

When John B. Sanders was born on 27 March 1835, in Colleton, South Carolina, United States, his father, Burrell Sanders, was 32 and his mother, Anne Jackson Ferebee, was 23. He had at least 1 son with Elinor Adelaide Kirby. He lived in Bartholomews, Colleton, South Carolina, United States in 1860. He died on 20 June 1864, in Hanover, Virginia, United States, at the age of 29.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know John B.? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John B. Sanders
1835–1864
Elinor Adelaide Kirby
1838–1898
Burrell Govan Sanders
1860–1934

Sources (3)

  • John B Sanders in household of Burrell Sanders, "United States Census, 1860"
  • John Blancett Sanders, "Find A Grave Index"
  • John B. Sanders in entry for Burwell Glover Sanders, "South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1943"

Spouse and Children

World Events (5)

1836 · Remember the Alamo

Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.

1844 · Lumpkin's Jail

In 1844 when Robert Lumpkin bought land in Virginia, this would be the spot of the Infamous Slave Jail (or Lumpkin’s Jail). The slaves would be brought here during the slave trade until they were sold. Lumpkin had purchased the land for his own slave business.

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

Name Meaning

English (Devon), Dutch, and North German: variant of Sander , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.