Elizabeth Willoughby1

b. 3 November 1799, d. 1 April 1855
FatherAndrew Willoughby2
MotherJenette (?)2
Birth3 Nov 1799 Elizabeth Willoughby was born on 3 Nov 1799.3 
Marriage24 Dec 1835 or 25 Dec 1835 She married Thomas McConnell, son of Abram McConnell and Rosanna Fryatt, on 24 Dec 1835 or 25 Dec 1835 in Washington County, Virginia.1,4,5 
Cens-185011 Sep 1850  The first federal census record to list all members of a household by name was enumerated during the summer of 1850. When the census taker reached Thomas's farm in September he found a household that included 59 year old Thomas, 50 year old Elizabeth and 4 children: Abram, 17 [child of Thomas and Sarah], Elizabeth, 13, Susan, 11 and Andrew 9. A 23 year old Jane Rachell [?] was also recorded.6 
Death1 Apr 1855 Elizabeth died on 1 Apr 1855 at age 55.3,7 
Burial She was buried at Green Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

Family

Thomas McConnell b. 6 Nov 1790, d. 6 Nov 1861
Children
  • Elizabeth Caroline McConnell8 (15 Dec 1836 - 14 Mar 1869)
  • Susannah Emeline McConnell8 (7 Oct 1838 - )
  • Andrew Willoughby McConnell8 (11 Feb 1841 - 14 Apr 1881)
  • James Leeper McConnell8 (10 Apr 1843 - 3 Sep 1845)
Last Edited8 May 2012

Citations

  1. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 41. Record reported as: Thomas McConnell and Elizabeth Willoughby; 25 Dec. 1835.
  2. [S2324] Wealtha Chaplin Scott, McConnell Memorabilia, p. 166.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 275. Stone reported to read: Elizabeth McConnell, 3rd w/o Thomas McConnell, 3 Nov 1799-1Apr 1855.
  4. [S2324] Wealtha Chaplin Scott, McConnell Memorabilia, p. 166-167; includes image of the Bible page listing the marriages of Thomas McConnell and his first 3 wives, as well as the marriage information for 8 of their children. The original owner of the Bible is not clear, but the author notes that it begins with entries for the Laughlin family. The entry for Thomas and Elizabeth Willoughby lists the date as Dec. 24, 1835.
  5. [S2440] McConnell Family Record, John Alexander Chapter, DAR - Virginia Genealogical Records - Misc. 1940 - Vol. 4, typed abstracts/transcriptions. The McConnell pages are annotated: "This is a record of the McConnell Family which was formerly owned by Abram Alexander McConnell of the Green Spring section of Washington County and now owned by Mrs. Robert Berry". Entry reports Dec. 24th, 1835 as the date of marriage.
  6. [S367] Thos McConnell household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 148 (stamped), dwelling 1164, family 1164, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug 2009, image 161 of 289. Enumeration includes: Thos McConnell, 59, farmer, owns land valued at $5,000; Elizabeth 50; Abram, 17; Elizabeth, 13; Susan, 11; Andrew, 9; Jane Rachell, 23; all b. VA.
  7. [S2440] McConnell Family Record, John Alexander Chapter, DAR - Virginia Genealogical Records - Misc. 1940 - Vol. 4, typed abstracts/transcriptions. The McConnell pages are annotated: "This is a record of the McConnell Family which was formerly owned by Abram Alexander McConnell of the Green Spring section of Washington County and now owned by Mrs. Robert Berry."
  8. [S2324] Wealtha Chaplin Scott, McConnell Memorabilia, p. 166-167; includes image of Bible page showing the births of Thomas McConnell's children with 3 of his wives. The original owner of the Bible is not clear, but the author notes that it begins with entries for the Laughlin family.