Ancestors
Nathaniel’s father’s parents were John Macon (December 17, 1695 – March 31, 1752) and Ann Hunt (1697 – February 15, 1725), both of Virginia. Nathaniel’s paternal great-grandparents were Gideon Macon (c. 1648 – February 1701 or 1702) and Martha Woodward (1665–1723). Gideon and Martha Woodward Macon were also the great-grandparents of Martha Dandridge who married George Washington and became First Lady of the United States of America. Therefore, Nathaniel Macon was the second cousin of Martha Dandridge Washington.
| Nathaniel Macon | Father: Maj. Gideon Hunt Macon |
Paternal Grandfather: John Macon |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Col. Gideon Macon |
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Martha Woodward |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Ann Hunt |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Capt. William Hunt |
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| Paternal Great-grandmother: Tabitha Edloe |
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| Mother: Priscilla Jones |
Maternal Grandfather: Col. Edward Jones |
Maternal Great-grandfather: Edward Jones |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: Deborah Exum |
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| Maternal Grandmother: Abigail Shugan |
Maternal Great-grandfather: John Sugars |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: Elizabeth Swann |
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