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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.
Hugh Mcginnis of Australia was born in 1774, and died at age 97 years old in 1871.
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.
James Mcginnis of Australia was born in 1808, and died at age 45 years old in 1853.
Peter Mcginnis of Northcote Australia was born in 1819, and died at age 67 years old in 1886 in Northcote.
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.
Eliza Mcginnis of Dookie Australia was born in 1824, and died at age 60 years old in 1884 in Dookie.
Mary Ella  McGinnis
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
James Thomas Mcginnis was born in 1825. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Thomas McGinnis.
John Mcginnis of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1829, and died at age 60 years old in 1889 in Sandhurst.
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.

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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, 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.
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. 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. Susan Gleeson was married to William John McGinnis Jr. in 1988 in Hatboro, Montgomery County, and they were together until William's death on July 6, 2021 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. 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. He married Jeanette Marie McGinnis in 1973 in Chester, Delaware County and they later divorced in 1985 in Chester. They had children William John McGinnis III, Colleen Jacqueline Gorman, and Erin Deanna Cerminara. He would also marry Susan Violet McGinnis in 1988 in Hatboro, Montgomery County, and they were married until William's death on July 6, 2021 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. 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 Jean (McGinnis) DiModica
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, 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. Michael Mcginnis was married to Janice E. (Bates) Mcginnis on June 7, 1969 in Taylor County, TX, 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.
Boley C Mcginnis of Danielsville, Madison County, GA was born on May 5, 1927, and died at age 81 years old on July 5, 2008.
Ivy L Mcginnis of Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama was born on January 17, 1909, and died at age 78 years old in March 1987.
Lawson C Mcginnis of Austin, Travis County, TX was born on September 7, 1921, and died at age 85 years old on August 11, 2007.
Herman C Mcginnis of Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, TN was born on August 8, 1916, and died at age 82 years old on June 25, 1999.

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Mary Ella  McGinnis
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
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
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.
Howard Mcginnis was in a relationship with Bernadette Marie McGinnis, and has children Kevin Andrew Mcginnis, Michael J. McGinnis, and Patrick E.McGinnis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Howard McGinnis.
Robyn Jean (McGinnis) DiModica
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.
Catharine (Dailey) McGinnis was in a relationship with John McGinnis, and has a child John Vincent McGinnis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catharine.
Maxwelll McGINNIS was born in 1930. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maxwelll 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.
Billy J Mcginnis of Ballico, Merced County, CA was born on May 5, 1931, and died at age 64 years old on September 12, 1995.
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.
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.
William John McGinnis Jr. was born on January 11, 1946 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States. He married Jeanette Marie McGinnis in 1973 in Chester, Delaware County and they later divorced in 1985 in Chester. They had children William John McGinnis III, Colleen Jacqueline Gorman, and Erin Deanna Cerminara. He would also marry Susan Violet McGinnis in 1988 in Hatboro, Montgomery County, and they were married until William's death on July 6, 2021 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William John McGinnis Jr..
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jewel Dewey McGinnis.
Tommy Jay Mcginnis
Thomas Jay Mcginnis was born on April 15, 1981, and died at age 40 years old on August 28, 2021. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tommy Jay 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.
Beverly Ann (MacKillop) McGinnis was born on November 3, 1946 at Toronto Pearson International Airport 6301 Silver Dart Dr, in Mississauga, ON Canada, 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.

Mcginnis Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Mcginnis family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 10,444 people with the last name Mcginnis that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Mcginnises

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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.
108 years
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.
107 years
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.
106 years
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.
105 years
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.
104 years
Jessie Mcginnis of Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio was born on March 26, 1878, and died at age 104 years old in August 1982.
104 years
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.
103 years
Enid Mcginnis of Northborough, Worcester County, MA was born on June 28, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on May 1, 2011.
103 years
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.
104 years
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.
103 years
Arthur G Mcginnis of Dallas, Gaston County, NC was born on April 27, 1885, and died at age 102 years old on January 21, 1988.
102 years
Grace Mcginnis of Dinuba, Tulare County, CA was born on December 23, 1896, and died at age 102 years old on December 11, 1999.
102 years
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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.
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:

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.

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