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Caleb Way 1761–1842

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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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Reliability Score: A
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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 Caleb Way 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 13 Oct 1761 · Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 12 May 1842 · Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Father John Way
Mother Hannah Marshall
Spouse Jane Way
Children Ann Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Hannah Way, Jane Way, Jesse Way, Job Way, John Way, Lydia Way, Mary Way, Matilda Way, Robert Way, Sarah Way, William Way
Siblings Ann Way, David Way, Hannah Way, Joshua Way, Lydia Way, Martha Way, Mary Way, Phebe Way, Thomas Way

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Biography

Caleb Way was born in 1761 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of john way and hannah marshall. In 1768, Caleb Way resided in Chester, Pennsylvania. In 1786, Caleb Way resided in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Caleb Way married jane way, and had children including ann way, caleb way, elizabeth way, hannah way, jane way, jesse way, job way, john way, lydia way, mary way, matilda way, robert way, sarah way, william way. Caleb Way passed away in 1842 in Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

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    Record U.S., Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records

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    Tax Records Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration

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    Census Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

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    Tax Records Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists

Life Timeline

1761
Birth of Caleb Way in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1768
Caleb Way resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania
Residence
1786
Caleb Way resided here in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1790
Caleb Way resided here in Kennet, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
1798
Caleb Way resided here in West Caln, Chester and Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
1800
Caleb Way resided here in Warriorsmark, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Residence
1810
Caleb Way resided here in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
1812
Caleb Way resided here in Centre, Pennsylvania
Residence
1820
Caleb Way resided here in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
1830
Caleb Way resided here in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
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1840
Caleb Way resided here in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
1842
Death of Caleb Way in Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Way

This ancestor line traces from Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1730) to Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1761) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caleb Way (1761–1842) was born in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Caleb Way's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Caleb Way PTP
1761–1842
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Caleb Way's Descendants

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Caleb Way PTP 1761–1842
  1. 1. Robert Way PTP 1668–1725