The name York is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the county of Yorkshire. Yorkshire, which was the largest county in northern England, was divided into three administrative ridings: North Riding, West Riding, and East Riding. The town of York was the military capital of Roman Britain, the capital of Northumbria, and was the seat of an Archbishop. Yorkshire was also the home of the House of York, which was an English royal dynasty from 1461 to 1485. The reigning members of the House of York were Edward IV, Edward V and Richard III. Their rivalry with the House of Lancaster resulted in the Wars of the Roses, which lasted from 1455 to 1485 and ended when the Lancastrian Henry VII united the two houses by marrying Elizabeth, the daughter of Edward IV. The
surname York belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.First found in Wiltshire where they were first listed at Carne, and soon after the Conquest branched to Fillack in Cornwall, and Wellington in Somerset.
surname York belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.First found in Wiltshire where they were first listed at Carne, and soon after the Conquest branched to Fillack in Cornwall, and Wellington in Somerset.
Billie Doris Gilreath (Snipes) Asbury married David Snipes and had the following children: 'Bobby', Fred, Debbie & Sandy
Billie's mother, Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath (Homer Gilreath), was the daughter of Mary Blair Hollandsworth (1)(Willie Hollandsworth).
Mary's father, Henry Tipton Blair (2)Sefrona Melton Blair Vandygrift), was the son of Ann Eliza York Blair (3)(Jonathon Tipton Blair).
Ann Eliza was the daughter of William & Tempy York. This line will start with her.
Billie's mother, Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath (Homer Gilreath), was the daughter of Mary Blair Hollandsworth (1)(Willie Hollandsworth).
Mary's father, Henry Tipton Blair (2)Sefrona Melton Blair Vandygrift), was the son of Ann Eliza York Blair (3)(Jonathon Tipton Blair).
Ann Eliza was the daughter of William & Tempy York. This line will start with her.
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Ann Eliza York (Blair) - Mother of Henry Tipton Blair 3G Grandmother of Bobby Snipes October 22, 1843 - February 28, 1914 She was the daughter of William and Tempy York. She married Jonathan T. Blair. On the 1870 United States Federal Census, District 9, Woodbury, Cannon County, Tennessee, Jonathon is living with his wife, Eliza, and their children. He is listed as a farmer with his real estate value listed as $1800 and his personal property value listed as $500. On the 1880 United States Federal Census, District 9, Cannon County, Tennessee. Jonathon is still listed as farming and his sons as farm laborers. Ann is listed as keeping house. On the 1900 United States Federal Census Ann is listed as the mother of 10 children total and 7 living. Jonathan is listed as a farmer with his sons as farm laborers. His daughter (Lizzie) is helping keep house. |
Jonathon and Ann had eight children: Webster W., Henry Tipton, John, Argan D., Sarah, Alfred, Samuel P. and Lizzie Isabel (two died in infancy.)
She died on February 28, 1914 in Cannon County, Tennessee and is buried in the Blair Cemetery.
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William Francis York - Father of Ann Eliza York 4G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes 1810 Surry County, NC - November 13, 1864 He was the son of Johathan and Rebecca York. The North Carolina Marriage Bonds Book shows that the bond date was August 26, 1829 between him and 'Tempy' Temperance Glen (1807-1870) in Surry County, North Carolina. James York was the bondsman. William and Tempy had the following children: Nancy Paulina, William, John Henry, Jeremiah, Jonathan, Ann Eliza, James S. and Rebecca. The 1850 United States Federal Census shows William and his family living in District 12, of Warren County, Tennessee. The 1860 United States Federal Census shows him living with his family in Mechanicsville, Cannon County, Tennessee. He is listed as a farmer with his real estate being with $5,000 and his personal property value listed at $12,000. His wife, Temperance, is buried in the Comer Cemetery.
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William died on November 13, 1864 in Cannon County, Tennessee and is believed to be buried in the Craddock Cemetery. It is said that he was visiting the area when he got sick and died. They had had days of rain in the area and it was too muddy to get his body back to Short Mountain.
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Jonathon York - Father of William Francis York 5G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes February 22, 1778 Surry County, NC - April 16, 1839 He was the son of James and Nancy York. The 1800 United States Federal Census shows Jonathan living in a household of 8 in Surry County, North Carolina. The Marriage Book of Surry County shows his marriage to Rebecca Hinshaw (1780-1865) on April 9, 1807. The 1810 United States Federal Census shows a household of 12 in Surry County, North Carolina. The 1820 United States Federal Census shows Jonathan living in the township of Captain Daniel Marrians District, Surry County, North Carolina. His household includes a total of 11. The 1830 United States Federal Census shows that the household of 11 is still in Surry County, North Carolina. He died on April 16, 1839 in Surry County, North Carolina. |
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James York - Father of Jonathon York 6G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes 1750 Surry County, NC - He was the son of William and Mary York. According to the North Carolina Marriage Collection, he married Nancy Ann Whitaker (1760-1820) on July 13, 1893. He is also listed in the North Carolina - Head of Families. The 1800 United States Federal Census shows him living in Surry County, North Carolina with 6 total household members.
The 1810 United States Federal Census shows the now 4 member family still living in Surry County, North Carolina. He died on August 10, 1814 in Surry County, North Carolina. |
The 1790 United States Federal Census shows him living in Surry County, North Carolina with a total of 6 household members.
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William York - Father of James York
7G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1725 in Surry County, NC - 1789 Surry County, NC
He married Elinor Aldridge (1730-1790).
William York - Father of James York
7G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1725 in Surry County, NC - 1789 Surry County, NC
He married Elinor Aldridge (1730-1790).
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Richard York - Father of William York
8G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
He was born in 1700 in Surry County, North Carolina.
He married Mary and they had one son, William.
Richard York - Father of William York
8G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
He was born in 1700 in Surry County, North Carolina.
He married Mary and they had one son, William.
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William York - Father of Richard York
9G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1654.
He married Elizabeth Looten (1660-1692).
He died on September 18, 1704.
William York - Father of Richard York
9G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1654.
He married Elizabeth Looten (1660-1692).
He died on September 18, 1704.
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William York - Father of William York, Jr.
10G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
He was born in Yorkshire, England in 1635.
He arrived in Maryland in 1686 along with his wife, Dorothy; daughters: Patience, Sarah & Mercy; sons: Samuel & Thomas.
He died in 1690 in Baltimore, Maryland.
William York - Father of William York, Jr.
10G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
He was born in Yorkshire, England in 1635.
He arrived in Maryland in 1686 along with his wife, Dorothy; daughters: Patience, Sarah & Mercy; sons: Samuel & Thomas.
He died in 1690 in Baltimore, Maryland.