Memorials › John Samuel Majors Jr
John Samuel Majors Jr
22 Apr 1759 – 27 Dec 1844
| Birth | 22 Apr 1759 |
| Death | 27 Dec 1844 |
| Cemetery | Majors Family Cemetery Excelsior Springs , Clay County , Missouri , USA |
| Added by | Deb on 18 Jul 2007 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20487376 |
Bio
John Majors, a Revolutionary soldier, born April 22, 1759 and died December 22, 1844. He came to Clay County, Mo., from Wayne County, Kentucky in 1838. After coming to Clay County he lived only six years. Soon after arriving he pointed to a spot on a hill near the old home, 3 1/2 miles northwest of Excelsior Springs, MO., and said, "This is where I want to be buried." His wishes were carried out and so began the Majors' burying ground. Record of war service: Date of enlistment and length of service: July or August, 1776, 5 months 14 days. Officers: Richard Goode, Joseph Williams, N. Caro. Oct. 10, 1779. 5 months 1780-1781 service about 1 year, Minute Men James Sheppard, Bostick, Smith, Looin, Major Winston, Locke, N. Car.; 1781 served 3 months, Minor Smith Light Horse Service. Battles engaged in: Waccaman and Guilford, Residence of Soldier at Enlistment, Surry Co., N. Car., Date of application for pension, Sept 24, 1832. Residence at date of application, Wayne Co., KY., age at date of application, born April, 1759 in Baltimore, Md. Remarks: Lived in Clay county, Mo. in 1838. For date of last payment of pension: $80 per 12 months and probable date of death, Sept. 4, 1844. About 1908, the Elizabeth Benton chapter of DAR, Kansas City, MO., placed a Revolutionary marker on the grave of John Majors from the department of Interior, Washington, D. C., Feb. 6, 1908. Wife (?): Nancy Wright, m. 1781 Children: Alexandra "Abby" Jane Majors, w/o James Koger, 1783-1840 Rhoda Majors, w/o Robert Gragg, 1796-1862 Louisa (Lois) M. Majors, w/o Thomas Koger, 1799-1874 John Samuel Majors III, m. Elizabeth Huffaker, 1801-1844 Elisha Majors, m. Catherine Huffaker, 1804-1878 Rachel Majors, m. John Brammer, ?-? Note: Thomas and James Koger are brothers Eliazbeth and Catherine Huffaker are cousins
Photos
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Pvt Robert Howell Majors 1761–1847 FaG
- Susannah "Susan" Majors Sloan 1761–1853 FaG
- Benjamin Pollard Majors Sr 1775–1866 FaG
Children
- Sarah Majors Harryman 1789–?
- John Samuel Majors III 1796–1844
- Louisa "Lois" Majors Koger 1799–1874
- Elisha Majors 1804–1878
- Rachel Majors Brammer 1812–1880
Export GEDCOM
This person only · Entire connected family