John Offill

Brief Life History of John

When John Offill was born about 1771, in Augusta, Virginia, British Colonial America, his father, John Offill, was 23 and his mother, Mrs. John Offill, was 23. He married Jane Richards on 7 March 1792, in Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. He died from 8 October 1806 to 16 May 1807, in Kentucky, United States.

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Family Time Line

John Offill
1771–1806
Jane Richards
1770–1844
Marriage: 7 March 1792
Elizabeth Offill
1793–1850
John Offill
1795–1878
Mary Offill
1797–1854
James Offill
1799–1863
Mahala Offill
1802–1866
Allen Offill
1802–1854
Elzaphan Offill
1804–1864

Sources (4)

  • John Ofeel, "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970"
  • Shane manuscript collection
  • Shane manuscript collection

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1775

"Patrick Henry made his ""Give me Liberty or Give me Death"" speech in Richmond Virginia."

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1781 · The First Constitution

Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.

Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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

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John Offill, husband of Jane Richards

Birth estimate based on the fact that 1787 was the first year in the taxes for Greenbrier Co. that a 16 to 21 year old was listed in his father's tax records. John, Jr. first appeared named in the ta …

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