Who was Caleb Terrell?

Caleb Terrell (1791–1861) was born in Albemarle, VA, USA and died in Ballard, KY, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Caleb Terrell 1791–1861

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 May 1791 · Albemarle, VA, USA

Died 10 May 1861 · Ballard, KY, USA

Father Johnathan Terrell

Mother Margaret Hunnicutt

Siblings Chiles Terrell, Elizabeth Terrell, John H Terrell, Matilda Terrell, Miriam Terrell, Nancy Terrell, Thomas Scattergood Terrell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johnathan Terrell

Margaret Hunnicutt

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1791, Caleb Terrell entered the world in Albemarle, VA, USA, born to johnathan terrell and margaret hunnicutt. Caleb Terrell passed away in 1861 in Ballard, KY, USA.

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Life Timeline

1791

Birth of Caleb Terrell in Albemarle, VA, USA

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1861

Death of Caleb Terrell in Ballard, KY, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Albemarle, Virginia, United States (1791) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Caleb Terrell (1791–1861) was born in Albemarle, VA, USA and died in Ballard, KY, USA. 3 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.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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