Brief Life History of John
John Humphrey was born in 1751, in Ireland as the son of Humphrey. He married Mrs. John Humphrey before 1828, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He died in 1836, in Clarendon, South Carolina, United States, at the age of 85.
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Family Time Line
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- John Humphreys, "Rhode Island Marriages, 1724-1916"
Spouse and Children
1751–1836 Male
1755– Female
Children (4)
1775–1836 Male
about 1778– Female
about 1784– Male
1797–1864 Male
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1776
Age 25
1776 · Battle of Sullivan's Island
Age 25
1798
Age 47
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English and Norman French personal name Humfrey, from ancient Germanic Hunfrid, Humfrid, composed of the elements hūn- ‘bear cub’ + frithu ‘peace’. The name was borne by a 9th-century Christian saint, bishop of Therouanne, who had a certain following in England among Norman settlers.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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