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Maj John Finley

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Maj John Finley

Birth
Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
4 Nov 1865 (aged 87)
Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Son of Michael Finley and Mary Waugh born in Adams county, Pennsylvania. Moved to Wilkes county ca1804 where he purchased land. Was at times a merchant, farmer, dealer in real estate, tanner, county justice, school trustee and hotel owner. Most noted for a chain(in partnership with others) of general stores then in both North, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. War of 1812 service is on record although rank of Major has not yet been documented.

Source "Finleys of Wilkes 1804-1981"
Son of Michael Finley and Mary Waugh born in Adams county, Pennsylvania. Moved to Wilkes county ca1804 where he purchased land. Was at times a merchant, farmer, dealer in real estate, tanner, county justice, school trustee and hotel owner. Most noted for a chain(in partnership with others) of general stores then in both North, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. War of 1812 service is on record although rank of Major has not yet been documented.

Source "Finleys of Wilkes 1804-1981"

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  • Created by: J Deans
  • Added: Mar 19, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67122047/john-finley: accessed ), memorial page for Maj John Finley (2 Sep 1778–4 Nov 1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 67122047, citing Old Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by J Deans (contributor 47247988).