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Hugh arrived ar Port Jackson NSW on 10/04/1791 3rd FLEET, on the Queen and was transferred to Norfolk Island. Under the command of Richard Owen the Queen left Cork Ireland on 10/04/1791. The Queen was the first ship to bring convicts to Australia from Ireland. Hugh married Charlotte Hall (Simpson) arrived 2nd FLEET, Lady Juliana 04/06/1790. Charlotte born Simpson/Hall was born in London UK 1767. After arriving in Sydney NSW, Charlotte was sent to Norfolk Island on Surprise on 01/08/1790. She had a relationship with William Thomas Dodge and they had 3 children, Ralph, William and Sarah. Charlotte married Hugh on 16/10/1810 at Hobart, Tasmania and they had 5 children including Hugh Jnr 1798, John Hall 1802 and Elizabeth 1808. Charlotte died 31/12/1828 at Carlton, Tasmania.
Elizabeth (Thomas) McGinnis was born in 1797 in Norfolk Island. Elizabeth McGinnis was in a relationship with Hugh McGinnis Jnr, and has a child Sarah McGinnis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth (Thomas) McGinnis.
Hugh McGinnis Jnr was born in 1798, and died at age 85 years old on November 8, 1884. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hugh McGinnis Jnr.
Sarah McGinnis is the daughter of Hugh McGinnis, McGuinness, McGinniss born Newfolk Island 1798-1884 D Sorell, Tasmania and Elizabeth Thomas/Waterson/Cooper/McGuinnes 20/07/1797 Norfolk Island - 18/07/1844 Highlander Tavern Macquarie St Hobart Tas. McGinnis was spelt many ways.
James Thomas Mcginnis was born in 1825. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Thomas McGinnis.
Mary Ella Mcginnis was born in 1825. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ella McGinnis.
Myrtie Velma (Magee) McGinnis was born on November 22, 1833, and died at age 144 years old in 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtie Velma (Magee) McGinnis.
William Mcginnis of Fitzroy North Australia was born in 1839, and died at age 61 years old in 1900 in Fitzroy North.
Robert J Mcginnis was born on August 20, 1849. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert J Mcginnis.
Jesse Franklan Mcginnis was born in 1851. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Franklan Mcginnis.
William Henery Mcginnis was born on September 20, 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Henery Mcginnis.
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McGinnis, Eddie in Glendale, AZ
Eddie was a friend of my sister and brother in law, who lived in Peoria, AZ. I think my brother-in-law laid carpet with him and he told my nephew my sister dated Eddie a couple times in 1966. I think Eddie was living in Glendale, AZ, at that time. Don't know exactly when this picture was taken but guessing around 1966.
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Breaking out of Newark
You and me against the world no other man loved me so hard so fiercely so sexy and knew everything about me
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Wilhelminia Catherine Duggar Johnson
A photo of Wilhelminia Catherine (Duggar) Johnson - My mom was a beautiful and classy lady. She is the daughter of Frank Duggar and Katherine McGinnis of Boyle County, Kentucky.
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David and Sallie Jane (Moore) McGinnis
A photo of David McGinnis and Sallie Jane Moore McGinnis at their home in Boyle County, Kentucky.
My great grandparents.
People in photo include: David McGinnis and Sallie Jane (Moore) McGinnis
My great grandparents.
People in photo include: David McGinnis and Sallie Jane (Moore) McGinnis
Carrie E. McGinnis
Portrait taken by A. M. Thompson in Brownsville, PA with 'Carrie E McGinnis' on the back. From a box of old portraits related to Baglins of Washington County, PA, from a garage sale in Westfield, NY.
Harold E McGinnis
Harold was born in 1920, the son of John J McGinnis and Jennie Fenner McGinnis. He served as a Pfc. in the "5307th Composite Unit (Provisional)" also known as Merrill's marauders. Harold is listed on this unit's website as serving in Burma.
John James McGinnis
John was born in 1876, the son of John Patrick McGinnis and Johanna Mountain McGinnis, who were both from Ireland. He was a bugler during the Spanish American War in Company H, 5th Ohio Vol. Infantry and additional units. He noted in the family bible that he first received his pension on Dec 3, 1928.
John McGinnis met his future bride, Jennie Fenner, in a diner in Massachusetts. He married her on Aug 28, 1916. The marriage was "blessed" by Father Engstrom of St. Joseph's in North Brookfield, MA. on June 20, 1920. (Blessed means the marriage was recognized by the Catholic Church.) After living in Oxford, MA, and the Brookfields, they moved to CT and then settled down in Youngstown, OH. Their children were: Hazel, Elizabeth, Sara, James Edward, Charles Francis, Harold E and John L McGinnis.
John McGinnis met his future bride, Jennie Fenner, in a diner in Massachusetts. He married her on Aug 28, 1916. The marriage was "blessed" by Father Engstrom of St. Joseph's in North Brookfield, MA. on June 20, 1920. (Blessed means the marriage was recognized by the Catholic Church.) After living in Oxford, MA, and the Brookfields, they moved to CT and then settled down in Youngstown, OH. Their children were: Hazel, Elizabeth, Sara, James Edward, Charles Francis, Harold E and John L McGinnis.
Johanna Therese Mountain McGinnis
OBIT: Mrs. Johanna McGinnis, the widow of John McGinnis and a most estimable Christian woman, died in the family home, 612 Thomas Street. An illness from blood poisoning, extending over a period of 11 days, prefaced the end. Prior to that time Mrs. McGinnis was an unusually robust, strong woman.
From her infancy Mrs. McGinnis has lived in Youngstown and both as a girl and a woman had the sincerest regard and respect of everyone who knew her. She was a member of St. Columba's church since her babyhood and was loyal to its every precept. As a neighbor she was generous and thoughtful, and as a wife and mother, everything that could be wished for --faithful and indulgent. The death of her husband occurred three months ago --a fact which adds to the grief of the nearly distracted children. They are Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. John Reilly, Mrs. Martin Lyden, Miss Hannah, John J and William E McGinnis.
From her infancy Mrs. McGinnis has lived in Youngstown and both as a girl and a woman had the sincerest regard and respect of everyone who knew her. She was a member of St. Columba's church since her babyhood and was loyal to its every precept. As a neighbor she was generous and thoughtful, and as a wife and mother, everything that could be wished for --faithful and indulgent. The death of her husband occurred three months ago --a fact which adds to the grief of the nearly distracted children. They are Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. John Reilly, Mrs. Martin Lyden, Miss Hannah, John J and William E McGinnis.
Johanna McGinnis
Johanna Therese Mountain McGinnis died in 1905. Her obit read: Mrs. Johanna McGinnis, the widow of John McGinnis and a most estimable Christian woman, died in the family home, 612 Thomas Street. An illness from blood poisoning, extending over a period of 11 days, prefaced the end. Prior to that time Mrs. McGinnis was an unusually robust, strong woman.
From her infancy Mrs. McGinnis has lived in Youngstown and both as a girl and a woman had the sincerest regard and respect of everyone who knew her. She was a member of St. Columba's church since her babyhood and was loyal to its every precept. As a neighbor she was generous and thoughtful, and as a wife and mother, everything that could be wished for --faithful and indulgent. The death of her husband occurred three months ago --a fact which adds to the grief of the nearly distracted children. They are Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. John Reilly, Mrs. Martin Lynden, Miss Hannah, John J and William E McGinnis.
From her infancy Mrs. McGinnis has lived in Youngstown and both as a girl and a woman had the sincerest regard and respect of everyone who knew her. She was a member of St. Columba's church since her babyhood and was loyal to its every precept. As a neighbor she was generous and thoughtful, and as a wife and mother, everything that could be wished for --faithful and indulgent. The death of her husband occurred three months ago --a fact which adds to the grief of the nearly distracted children. They are Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. John Reilly, Mrs. Martin Lynden, Miss Hannah, John J and William E McGinnis.
David L McGinnis
This is my dad (stepdad) David Lee McGinnis taken when he was in the army.. I dont know the year .. I know he spent some time in Korea
John Kepel Mcginnis
The Story of Mary and John K McGinnis, is one you must obtain for your family
History records libraries. The Stickler and McGinnis stories of the settlings
Of Powhaten Kansas. How they triumphed the trails of the day
To Journey to Kansas was quite the story.
I have obtained my copy from James Stickler
The Author Of Prairie Pilgrims.
Anundsen publishing company, Decorah Iowa,
People in photo include: John Kepel Mcginnis
History records libraries. The Stickler and McGinnis stories of the settlings
Of Powhaten Kansas. How they triumphed the trails of the day
To Journey to Kansas was quite the story.
I have obtained my copy from James Stickler
The Author Of Prairie Pilgrims.
Anundsen publishing company, Decorah Iowa,
People in photo include: John Kepel Mcginnis
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Wendy McGinnis was born to Glenn G Golloway and Lois Frances Andres Golloway. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wendy Sue Golloway McGinnis.
Robert J Mcginnis of Sterling Heights, Macomb County, MI was born on June 25, 1938, and died at age 64 years old on May 5, 2003 at Henry Ford Hospital 2799 W Grand Blvd, in Detroit, Wayne County.
Robert J Mcginnis of Noble, Ozark County, Missouri United States was born on November 23, 1949 in Gainesville, and died at age 56 years old on October 24, 2006 in Noble.
Beverly Ann (MacKillop) McGinnis was born on November 3, 1946 at Toronto Pearson International Airport 6301 Silver Dart Dr, in Mississauga, ON Canada. Beverly McGinnis was married to Robert J Mcginnis on September 23, 1972, and died at age 74 years old on December 5, 2020. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beverly Ann McGinnis.
Jewel Dewey McGinnis was in a relationship with Vera Lee (Hambleton) Lickey, and has a child Robert J Mcginnis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jewel Dewey McGinnis.
Colleen Jacqueline (McGinnis) Gorman was born on July 14, 1977 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States to William John McGinnis Jr. and Jeanette Marie McGinnis, and has siblings William John McGinnis III and Erin Deanna Cerminara. Colleen Gorman married Brian James Gorman in 2003 in Malvern, Chester County, and has children Courtney Kathleen Gorman and Brianna Alison Gorman. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Colleen Jacqueline Gorman.
William John McGinnis III was born on December 2, 1975 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States to William John McGinnis Jr. and Jeanette Marie McGinnis, and has siblings Colleen Jacqueline Gorman and Erin Deanna Cerminara. William McGinnis married Andrea Joy McGinnis in 2007 in Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William John McGinnis III.
Susan Violet (Gleeson) McGinnis was born on December 10, 1949 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan Violet McGinnis.
William John McGinnis Jr. was born on January 11, 1946 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 75 years old on July 6, 2021 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL. William McGinnis was buried on July 22, 2021 at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery, in Punta Gorda. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William John McGinnis Jr..
Jeanette Marie McGinnis was born on January 24, 1947 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States. She was married to William John McGinnis Jr. in 1973 in Chester, Delaware County and they later divorced in 1985 in Chester. Jeanette McGinnis has children William John McGinnis III, Colleen Jacqueline Gorman, and Erin Deanna Cerminara. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeanette Marie McGinnis.
Andrea Joy (Sims) McGinnis was born on April 4, 1982 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas United States to Mark Leo Sims and Sandra Louise Sims, and has siblings Jason Mark Sims, Ryan Raymond Sims, and Kelly Christine Sims. Andrea Sims married William John McGinnis III in 2007 in Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrea Joy McGinnis.
Erin Deanna (McGinnis) Cerminara was born on December 16, 1978 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States to William John McGinnis Jr. and Jeanette Marie McGinnis, and has siblings Colleen Jacqueline Gorman and William John McGinnis III. Erin Cerminara married Anthony Joseph Cerminara on April 28, 2006 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and has children Aston Christopher Cerminara and Isabella Marie Cerminara. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Erin Deanna Cerminara.
Robyn and her three siblings Phillip, Karen, and Robert were raised by their mother Harriet and Robert McGinnis.
Robyn was a loving and kind friend and mother of Nicole DiModica.
Margaret (McGinnis) Kortkamp of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri United States was born in August 1934, and died at age 79 years old on June 6, 2014.
Emma I Mcginnis of Itasca, Hill County, Texas was born on February 14, 1912. Emma Mcginnis was married to Henry E. Mcginnis on June 2, 1969 in Hill County, TX, and died at age 74 years old in June 1986.
Floyd S Mcginnis of Newton Hamilton, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania was born on April 8, 1913, and died at age 65 years old in January 1979.
Michael C Mcginnis of Abilene, Taylor County, TX was born on April 19, 1946, and died at age 54 years old on October 15, 2000.
Willard E Mcginnis of Jaffrey, Cheshire County, NH was born on May 29, 1912, and died at age 90 years old on April 27, 2003.
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Mary Ella Mcginnis was born in 1825. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ella McGinnis.
James Thomas Mcginnis was born in 1825. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Thomas McGinnis.
Hudson McGinnis of Jefferson County, Alabama United States was born circa 1920. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hudson McGinnis.
Hugh McGinnis Jnr was born in 1798, and died at age 85 years old on November 8, 1884. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hugh McGinnis Jnr.
Earl Mcginnis of blackburn branch, in beckley, raleigh County, West Virginia us was born on September 7, 1911 in Rock Creek, and died at age 67 years old on December 10, 1978 in Beckley.
William Henery Mcginnis was born on September 20, 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Henery Mcginnis.
Jesse Franklan Mcginnis was born in 1851. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Franklan Mcginnis.
George Samuel Mcginnis was born on March 6, 1862. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Samuel McGinnis.
Lewis Willanson Mcginnis was born on August 12, 1864. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lewis Willanson Mcginnis.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bernadette Marie McGinnis.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlene Ann McGinnis .
Andrea Joy (Sims) McGinnis was born on April 4, 1982 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas United States to Mark Leo Sims and Sandra Louise Sims, and has siblings Jason Mark Sims, Ryan Raymond Sims, and Kelly Christine Sims. Andrea Sims married William John McGinnis III in 2007 in Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrea Joy McGinnis.
Oliver Parks McGinnis was born in Montgomery, Kane County, Illinois United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Oliver Parks ((Bud)) McGinnis.
Heather (McGinnis) Nunemacher was born on August 16, 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Heather (McGinnis) Nunemacher.
Jewel Dewey McGinnis was in a relationship with Vera Lee (Hambleton) Lickey, and has a child Robert J Mcginnis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jewel Dewey McGinnis.
Erin Deanna (McGinnis) Cerminara was born on December 16, 1978 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States to William John McGinnis Jr. and Jeanette Marie McGinnis, and has siblings Colleen Jacqueline Gorman and William John McGinnis III. Erin Cerminara married Anthony Joseph Cerminara on April 28, 2006 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and has children Aston Christopher Cerminara and Isabella Marie Cerminara. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Erin Deanna Cerminara.
Mcginnis Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Mcginnis family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 10,400 people with the last name Mcginnis that have a birth and death date listed.
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Frances Mcginnis of Green Bay, Brown County, WI was born on December 19, 1886, and died at age 108 years old on July 14, 1995.
Edna L Mcginnis of New Port Richey, Pasco County, FL was born on July 25, 1895, and died at age 107 years old on August 19, 2002.
Lulu Mcginnis was born on April 20, 1883, and died at age 106 years old on March 26, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lulu Mcginnis.
Anna M Mcginnis of Worcester, Worcester County, MA was born on May 20, 1890, and died at age 105 years old on April 11, 1996.
Jane E Mcginnis of Joliet, Will County, IL was born on August 19, 1894, and died at age 104 years old on August 28, 1998.
Annie T Mcginnis of Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC was born on March 7, 1890, and died at age 104 years old on September 5, 1994.
Jessie Mcginnis of Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio was born on March 26, 1878, and died at age 104 years old in August 1982.
Marie J Mcginnis of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on May 9, 1893, and died at age 103 years old on February 14, 1997.
Enid Mcginnis of Northborough, Worcester County, MA was born on June 28, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on May 1, 2011.
Alice J Mcginnis of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA was born on November 22, 1906, and died at age 103 years old on July 17, 2010.
Lena O Mcginnis of Kansas City, Clay County, MO was born on April 17, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on January 5, 2001.
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In the History of Clinton County, Indiana 1882 it states Wilford W. Moore, a son of John and Dulcina (McGinnis) Moore, the former a native of Kentucky, born in 1815, and the latter a native of Switzerland County, Indiana, born in 1821. Her parents, Samuel and Sarah (Earlewine) McGinnis, were natives of Kentucky, but moved to Indiana, where they spent the latter of their lives. She is now living with her son John P. Moore.
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First U.S. Census of Pennsylvania 1790
Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County
FIRST U.S. CENSUS OF PENNSYLVANIA 1790
U.S. Government Printing Office 1908
Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard ([contact link])
Proofed by: Joanne A. Murry ([contact link])
Column 1 and 2 Head of Household
Column 3 Free white males, 16 and upward, including head of household
Column 4 Free white males under 16 years of age
Column 5 Free white females, including head of household
Column 6 All other free persons
Column 7 Slaves
McGinnis John 1doughter 4sons 1wife 0 0
Totals for Mt Joy Township, Lancaster County, Pa.
Head of household 136
Free white males, 16 & upward, incl. Head of household 230
Free white males under 16 years of age 172
Free white females, incl. Head of household 436
All other free persons 4
Slaves 7
Total 849
Lancaster County Genealogy Project Notice:
Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County
FIRST U.S. CENSUS OF PENNSYLVANIA 1790
U.S. Government Printing Office 1908
Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard ([contact link])
Proofed by: Joanne A. Murry ([contact link])
Column 1 and 2 Head of Household
Column 3 Free white males, 16 and upward, including head of household
Column 4 Free white males under 16 years of age
Column 5 Free white females, including head of household
Column 6 All other free persons
Column 7 Slaves
McGinnis John 1doughter 4sons 1wife 0 0
Totals for Mt Joy Township, Lancaster County, Pa.
Head of household 136
Free white males, 16 & upward, incl. Head of household 230
Free white males under 16 years of age 172
Free white females, incl. Head of household 436
All other free persons 4
Slaves 7
Total 849
Lancaster County Genealogy Project Notice:
Tonya Kellum
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12/01/2002
William McGinnis enlisted in the Civil War at Roanoke, Indiana (Wabash, Indiana??) August 6, 1862, as a 1st Leutenant of Co. H, 75th Reg, Indiana Infantry. He was 45 years old, 5 feet tall, dark complexion, hazel eyes and black hair. He was born Bourbon County, KY (July 7, 1817) and was a mechanic. He was mustered in as Captain January 15, 1863 at Murfreesboro, TN and served under Colonel J.J. Robinson. There were no previouis or subsequent marriages for either Wm. McGinnis or his wife Hester Ann Miller. They were married at Rush Co., Indiana on September 7, 1837 by Joseph Carter, Methodist Minister. Their children: Sarah Elizabeth b: September 16, 1850; William Henry b. March 19, 1855 at Wayne Co.; Lucy Ellen b. April 17, 1857 at Allen Co; Martha Jane b. April 13, 1860 at Allen Co. On November 15, 1864 Hester McGinnis applied for widow's pension, age 47, at Allen Co., Lafayette Twp, Indiana. On August 13, 1873, she applied for an increased pension and was living at age 56. She received a $20 per month pension. Wm. McGinnis died August 31, 1864 at Savannah, GA while a prisoner of war (Libby Prison-blacksmith). He had been sick in August 1863 at the Officers Hospital, Nashville, TN and then was wounded on September 20, 1863 at the Battle of Chicamauga (N.W. of Georgia) and was taken as prisoner of war until his death August 31, 1864 (almost one year later). He died of chronic diarrhea.
Witnesses to names and dates of the births of children were George H. Knowlton & Kezian (Kezekiah) Earlywin. When widow applied for pension increase on 12-11-1873 she was residing in Allen County (Fort Wayne?), but her post office address was Huntington Co., Roanoke, Indiana.
This information from the civil war records of the National Archives.
Witnesses to names and dates of the births of children were George H. Knowlton & Kezian (Kezekiah) Earlywin. When widow applied for pension increase on 12-11-1873 she was residing in Allen County (Fort Wayne?), but her post office address was Huntington Co., Roanoke, Indiana.
This information from the civil war records of the National Archives.
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