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William Jacob McQuiston

William Jacob McQuiston[1]

Male 1787 - 1872  (84 years)

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  • Name William Jacob McQuiston 
    Born 30 Nov 1787  Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Sep 1872  Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Sandusky, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Person ID I11374  Family
    Last Modified 18 May 2023 

    Father Brice McQuiston,   b. 1748,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F6211  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Samantha Gullion,   b. 28 Jan 1794, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1869, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 22 Jul 1817  Switzerland County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Children 
     1. Margaret N. McQuiston,   b. 1817, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1872  (Age < 54 years)
     2. Jane McQuiston,   b. Oct 1820, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Mar 1902, Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     3. William McQuiston,   b. 1821, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1862  (Age < 40 years)
     4. Lucinda McQuiston,   b. 1823, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1872  (Age < 48 years)
     5. Rachel McQuiston,   b. 1825, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Nov 1886, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
     6. Robert McQuiston,   b. 6 Jun 1826, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jul 1910, Grant County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     7. Harrison Harvey McQuiston,   b. 11 Oct 1829, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Apr 1880, Sumner County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years)
     8. Barbara E. McQuiston,   b. 4 Apr 1828, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Feb 1913, Warren County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     9. Wesley McQuiston,   b. 19 Sep 1832, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1908, Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     10. John L. McQuiston,   b. 12 Jan 1835, Decatur County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jun 1911, Greentown, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F3722  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 30 Nov 1787 - Tennessee Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Jul 1817 - Switzerland County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 18 Sep 1872 - Decatur County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2755] The McQuiston, McCuiston and McQuesten Families, 1620 - 1937, 615; William McQuiston, b. Nov 30, 1787, died Sept 18, 1872 in Decatur County, Indiana.

    2. [S546] McQuiston, William, Pg 1.

    3. [S592] McQuiston, Sarah Frances, fgs #601-638.

    4. [S1775] McQuiston, William Jacob, 1-615.

    5. [S2927] Find a Grave, 13 July 2015; Wm McQuiston.
      Wm. McQuiston
      Birth: Nov. 30, 1787
      Death: Sep. 18, 1872
      Family links: 
       Spouse:
        Sarah McQuiston (1796 - 1869)*
       Children:
        Robert McQuiston (1826 - 1910)*
        Harrison McQuiston (1829 - 1880)*
        Wesley Mcquiston (1832 - 1908)*
      Burial:
      Union Cemetery
      Sandusky
      Decatur County
      Indiana, USA
      Created by: jwright
      Record added: Jun 02, 2007
      Find A Grave Memorial# 19671777

    6. [S1775] McQuiston, William Jacob, 1-615.
      There may be possibility of previous marriage - "Listed as Sarah (Sally) James in Switzerland County, IN, where married.