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Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. 1732–1800

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ashford Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1732 · Goochland, Virginia
Died 2 Oct 1800 · Franklin, Virginia
Father Dr Robert Napier Jr
Mother Mary Tarleton Hughes Napier
Children John Staples Napier Sr
Siblings Patrick Napier

Researchers connected through Ashford Sr. 1732–1800

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ashford Sr. 1732–1800

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1732, Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. entered the world in Goochland, Virginia, born to dr robert napier jr and mary tarleton hughes napier. Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. had children including john staples napier sr. Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. passed away in 1800 in Franklin, Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1732
Birth of Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. in Goochland, Virginia
Birth
1800
Death of Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. in Franklin, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ashford Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Ashley, De La Fouche, Hampshire, England (1610) to Goochland, Virginia (1732) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashford Sr. (1732–1800) was born in Goochland, Virginia and died in Franklin, Virginia. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ashford 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Ashford Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. PTP
1732–1800
Goochland, Virginia
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Ashford Sr.'s Descendants

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Ashford Hughes Napier Sr. PTP 1732–1800