Paternal Family Tree
Driggers
This is my father's family tree and I have been very lucky in being able to find all of these names. I found them using two main methods, Ancestry.com and from my father’s side of the family. With this paternal information discovered, it is a story in our family that the surname “Driggers” is of Melungeon Ancestry.
Here are some of the surnames that are connected to the Melungeon heritage: Bunch, Goins, Gibson, Minor, Collins, Williams, Goodman, Denham, Bowlin, Mullins, Moore, Shumake, Boltons,Perkins, Mornings, Menleys, Breedlove, Hopkins and Mallett; including name variations.
Included on this page are links to Melungeon heritage, explanation and the origin of the Melungeon heritage.
Wikipedia
The Huffington Post, "Melungeon DNA Study Reveals Ancestry, Upsets A Whole Lot Of People"
Melungeon Heritage Association
What is a Melungeon?
The Beginning of the Driggers Family Story
Generation No. 1 (FATHER) - James Ronnie "Ronnie" Driggers:
b) 16 MAY 1937, Glennville, GA d) 31 MAY 2009, Glendale, AZ
Marriage 1: Patricia Curtis
Children of James & Patricia
1. Sandra Driggers "Sandy"
2. Christina Driggers"Christi"
3. Catherine Driggers "Cathi"
Marriage 2: Patricia Ann Messick
Children of James & Patricia
1. James Ron Driggers "Jimmy"
2. Tina Ann Driggers (Me)
Marriage 3: Bobbi Jean ULN
Children of James & Bobbi Jean: None
****There has been rumors that there is an illegitimate son by the name of Robert Lee Driggers living in Maryland. He doesn't want to be contacted.
Generation No. 2 (GRAND FATHER) - Carl Jackson Driggers:
b) 15 JUN 1919, Glennville, GA d) 1 AUG 1978, Jacksonville, Florida
Marriage 1: Gladys Eliza Blocker
Children of Carl & Gladys
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Generation No. 3 (GREAT-GRANDFATHER) - James Madison Driggers:
b) 22 AUG 1892, Georgia d) 2 NOV 1968, Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia
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Generation No. 4 (2nd GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Joseph Jackson "JJ" Driggers:
b) 1645, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Nancy "Lizzie" Stanley b) OCT 1875, Hinesville, Liberty, Georgia d) 18 MAY 1920, Donald, Liberty, Georgia
Here are some of the surnames that are connected to the Melungeon heritage: Bunch, Goins, Gibson, Minor, Collins, Williams, Goodman, Denham, Bowlin, Mullins, Moore, Shumake, Boltons,Perkins, Mornings, Menleys, Breedlove, Hopkins and Mallett; including name variations.
Included on this page are links to Melungeon heritage, explanation and the origin of the Melungeon heritage.
Wikipedia
The Huffington Post, "Melungeon DNA Study Reveals Ancestry, Upsets A Whole Lot Of People"
Melungeon Heritage Association
What is a Melungeon?
The Beginning of the Driggers Family Story
Generation No. 1 (FATHER) - James Ronnie "Ronnie" Driggers:
b) 16 MAY 1937, Glennville, GA d) 31 MAY 2009, Glendale, AZ
Marriage 1: Patricia Curtis
Children of James & Patricia
1. Sandra Driggers "Sandy"
2. Christina Driggers"Christi"
3. Catherine Driggers "Cathi"
Marriage 2: Patricia Ann Messick
Children of James & Patricia
1. James Ron Driggers "Jimmy"
2. Tina Ann Driggers (Me)
Marriage 3: Bobbi Jean ULN
Children of James & Bobbi Jean: None
****There has been rumors that there is an illegitimate son by the name of Robert Lee Driggers living in Maryland. He doesn't want to be contacted.
Generation No. 2 (GRAND FATHER) - Carl Jackson Driggers:
b) 15 JUN 1919, Glennville, GA d) 1 AUG 1978, Jacksonville, Florida
Marriage 1: Gladys Eliza Blocker
Children of Carl & Gladys
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Generation No. 3 (GREAT-GRANDFATHER) - James Madison Driggers:
b) 22 AUG 1892, Georgia d) 2 NOV 1968, Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia
Marriage 1:
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Generation No. 4 (2nd GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Joseph Jackson "JJ" Driggers:
b) 1645, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Nancy "Lizzie" Stanley b) OCT 1875, Hinesville, Liberty, Georgia d) 18 MAY 1920, Donald, Liberty, Georgia
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Generation No. 5 (3rd GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Jonas Driggers, Jr.:
b) 1777, Cheraws, South Carolina d) JUN 1860, McIntosh, Georgia
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Generation No. 5 (3rd GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Jonas Driggers, Jr.:
b) 1777, Cheraws, South Carolina d) JUN 1860, McIntosh, Georgia
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Generation No. 6 (4th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Jonas Driggers, Sr.:
b) 1755, Cumberland, North Carolina d) 3 NOV 1822, Bulloch, Georgia
Marriage 1: Eleanor Millie "Ellen" Lastinger b) abt 1774, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Children of Jonas, Sr. & Eleanor
1. Mourning
2. John
3. William Henry
4. Jonas, Jr.
5. Matthew
6. Dennis Franklin
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Generation No. 6 (4th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Jonas Driggers, Sr.:
b) 1755, Cumberland, North Carolina d) 3 NOV 1822, Bulloch, Georgia
Marriage 1: Eleanor Millie "Ellen" Lastinger b) abt 1774, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Children of Jonas, Sr. & Eleanor
1. Mourning
2. John
3. William Henry
4. Jonas, Jr.
5. Matthew
6. Dennis Franklin
7. Henry
8. Elizabeth
8. Elizabeth
9. Simeon B.
10. Catherine
Generation No. 7 (5th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - William Driggers:
b)1729, Norfolk, Virginia d) 1822, Bulloch, Georgia
Marriage 1: Mary Kirby b)1731 d)
Children of
1. Jonas, Sr.
2. Mary
3. Sarah
4. Mark
5. Eleander
6. Jacob N.
7. Simeon
8. William H.
9. Emily Millie
10. Mathew
11. Catherine C.
12. Mary Ann
13. Elizabeth Ann "Betsy"
14. Penina L.
15. Diana
Generation No. 8 (6th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Johnston Driggers I:
b) 1686, Northampton, Virginia d) 1752, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Mary George b) 161700, Northampton, Virginia d) 1745, Northampton, Virginia Children of Johnson I & Mary
1. Johnston Jr. b) 1716, North Carolina d) Craven, North Carolina
2. Mark b) 1723, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
3. Matthew Thomas b) 1725, Northampton, Virginia d) 1765, Northampton, Virginia
4. William b) 1729, Northampton, Virginia d) 1822, Northampton, Virginia
5. Caleb b) 1730, Northampton, Virginia d) 1822, Northampton, Virginia
6. Winslow b) 1735, Northampton, Virginia d) 1770, Northampton, Virginia
7. William b) 1737, Northampton, Virginia d) 1822, Northampton, Virginia
8. Thomas b) 1738, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
9. Elizabeth b) 1745, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
10. Ann b) 1755, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
Generation No. 9 (7th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Thomas Driggers:
b) 1644, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Sarah King b) 1645, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
Children of Thomas & Sarah
1. Samuel George b) 1645, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
2. Sarah b) 1667, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
(Raised by John & Christian Francisco until age 21)
3. Thomas Jr. b) 1670, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
4. Frances Elizabeth b) 1678, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
5. John b) 1680, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
6. William Johnson b) 1682, Northampton, Virginia d) 7 MAY 1722, Somerset County, Maryland
7. Johnson b) 1686, Northampton, Virginia d) 1752, Northampton, Virginia
Generation No. 10 (8th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Emmanuel Driggers "Manuell Rodriges":
b) 1620, Angola, Africa d) 1685, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Frances b) 1621, Northampton, Virginia d) 1656, Northampton, Virginia
Children of Emmanuel & Frances
1. Elizabeth b) ABT 1637, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
2. Frances "Francy" b) ABT 1640, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
3. Jane b) 27 MAY 1644, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
4. Thomas b) 1644, Northampton, Virginia d) 1694, Northampton, Virginia
5. Ann b) 1648, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
6. Edward b) 1650, Northampton, Virginia d)
7. William b) 1655, Northampton, Virginia d) 1693, Northampton, Virginia
8. Devorax "Deverick" b) 1656, Northampton, Virginia d) 1709, Somerset, Maryland
9. Mary b) 1658, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 2: Elizabeth (ULN) b) 1637, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
No Children of Emmanuel & Elizabeth
10. Catherine
Generation No. 7 (5th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - William Driggers:
b)1729, Norfolk, Virginia d) 1822, Bulloch, Georgia
Marriage 1: Mary Kirby b)1731 d)
Children of
1. Jonas, Sr.
2. Mary
3. Sarah
4. Mark
5. Eleander
6. Jacob N.
7. Simeon
8. William H.
9. Emily Millie
10. Mathew
11. Catherine C.
12. Mary Ann
13. Elizabeth Ann "Betsy"
14. Penina L.
15. Diana
Generation No. 8 (6th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Johnston Driggers I:
b) 1686, Northampton, Virginia d) 1752, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Mary George b) 161700, Northampton, Virginia d) 1745, Northampton, Virginia Children of Johnson I & Mary
1. Johnston Jr. b) 1716, North Carolina d) Craven, North Carolina
2. Mark b) 1723, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
3. Matthew Thomas b) 1725, Northampton, Virginia d) 1765, Northampton, Virginia
4. William b) 1729, Northampton, Virginia d) 1822, Northampton, Virginia
5. Caleb b) 1730, Northampton, Virginia d) 1822, Northampton, Virginia
6. Winslow b) 1735, Northampton, Virginia d) 1770, Northampton, Virginia
7. William b) 1737, Northampton, Virginia d) 1822, Northampton, Virginia
8. Thomas b) 1738, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
9. Elizabeth b) 1745, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
10. Ann b) 1755, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
Generation No. 9 (7th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Thomas Driggers:
b) 1644, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Sarah King b) 1645, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
Children of Thomas & Sarah
1. Samuel George b) 1645, Northampton, Virginia d) 1701, Northampton, Virginia
2. Sarah b) 1667, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
(Raised by John & Christian Francisco until age 21)
3. Thomas Jr. b) 1670, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
4. Frances Elizabeth b) 1678, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
5. John b) 1680, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
6. William Johnson b) 1682, Northampton, Virginia d) 7 MAY 1722, Somerset County, Maryland
7. Johnson b) 1686, Northampton, Virginia d) 1752, Northampton, Virginia
Generation No. 10 (8th GREAT GRANDFATHER) - Emmanuel Driggers "Manuell Rodriges":
b) 1620, Angola, Africa d) 1685, Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 1: Frances b) 1621, Northampton, Virginia d) 1656, Northampton, Virginia
Children of Emmanuel & Frances
1. Elizabeth b) ABT 1637, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
2. Frances "Francy" b) ABT 1640, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
3. Jane b) 27 MAY 1644, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
4. Thomas b) 1644, Northampton, Virginia d) 1694, Northampton, Virginia
5. Ann b) 1648, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
6. Edward b) 1650, Northampton, Virginia d)
7. William b) 1655, Northampton, Virginia d) 1693, Northampton, Virginia
8. Devorax "Deverick" b) 1656, Northampton, Virginia d) 1709, Somerset, Maryland
9. Mary b) 1658, Northampton, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
Marriage 2: Elizabeth (ULN) b) 1637, Virginia d) Northampton, Virginia
No Children of Emmanuel & Elizabeth