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Anthony Shomo 1756–1812

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony Shomo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Dec 1756 · Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 14 Apr 1812 · New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Father Joseph Chaumonet Shomo
Mother Anna Maria Fricker
Spouse Elizabeth Rebecca Obold
Children Andrew Shomo, Daniel Godfrey Shomo, John A Shomo, Joseph Shomo, Mary Shomo, William Elone Shomo
Siblings Bernard Shomo, Infant Shomo, John Shomo, Joseph Henri Shomo, Joseph Shomo

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Biography

Anthony Shomo was born in 1756 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of joseph chaumonet shomo and anna maria fricker. In 1785, Anthony Shomo resided in Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania. Anthony Shomo married elizabeth rebecca obold, and had children including andrew shomo, daniel godfrey shomo, john a shomo, joseph shomo, mary shomo, william elone shomo. Anthony Shomo passed away in 1812 in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Probate/Wills Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Church Records Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

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    Tax Records Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration

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    Tax Records Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration

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    Military Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files

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    Military Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

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    Military Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

Life Timeline

1756
Birth of Anthony Shomo in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1785
Anthony Shomo resided here in Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania
Residence
1812
Death of Anthony Shomo in New Market, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Shomo

This ancestor line traces from St Julilen, Savoy, France (1723) to Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (1756) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anthony Shomo (1756–1812) was born in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States and died in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Anthony Shomo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Anthony Shomo PTP
1756–1812
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Grandparents
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Anthony Shomo's Descendants

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Anthony Shomo PTP 1756–1812