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William B Machen is son of James Ballenger Machen and Dorcas Payne. Married Frances Wilson in South Carolina. No record. Moved to Alabama probably around 1820 and died in Alabama. Census records. [1] . Owned slaves. [2] [3]. State census of 1866. [4]
Machen Family in America by Annette Womack, 1999, [1]
James Machen Family by Elroy Christenson, 2014, [2]
1840 Census, Talladega Co, Alabama, probable record but not certain. William Machen, age 40-49.
1850 Census, Talladega, Talladega Co, Alabama, William Machen, head, 52, born SC with wife Frances, age 52, NC. A neighbor is sister in law and widow Jane Machen. William has wealth, estate value $2000.
1860 Census, Southern Division, Talladega Co, Alabama, Wm Machen, 64, farmer with wealth >$8000, born SC. Wife Frances, 65, born NC. Numerous Wilson families as neighbors.
Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999, William Machen, 1872.
War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815, William B Machen, widow Frances Machen.
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