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Ann Cayford 1769–1858

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ann Cayford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1769 · Mells, Somerset, England
Died 28 Jan 1858 · High Banks, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada
Father John Cayford
Mother Ann Cox Cayford
Spouse William Joseph Montague
Children Charles Raymond Montague, Henry Montague, James Montague, John K Montague, Joseph Montague, Mary Montague, Thomas Montague, William Montague
Siblings Mary Cayford Sleigh, Sarah Cayford

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Biography

In 1769, Ann Cayford entered the world in Mells, Somerset, England, born to john cayford and ann cox cayford. Ann Cayford married william joseph montague, and had children including charles raymond montague, henry montague, james montague, john k montague, joseph montague, mary montague, thomas montague, william montague. Ann Cayford passed away in 1858 in High Banks, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1769
Birth of Ann Cayford in Mells, Somerset, England
Birth
1858
Death of Ann Cayford in High Banks, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ann Cayford

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1700) to Mells, Somerset, England (1769) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Cayford (1769–1858) was born in Mells, Somerset, England and died in High Banks, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Ann Cayford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Ann Cayford PTP
1769–1858
Mells, Somerset, England
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Ann Cayford's Descendants

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Ann Cayford PTP 1769–1858