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Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr 1714–1783

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Jr 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Feb 1714 · Yew Hill, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Died 23 May 1783 · Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Father Captain Thomas Edward Ashby
Spouse Mary Elizabeth Maccullough
Children George Henry Ashby

Researchers connected through Capt Jr 1714–1783

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Biography

Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr was born in 1714 in Yew Hill, Fauquier, Virginia, United States, the child of captain thomas edward ashby. Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr married mary elizabeth maccullough, and had children including george henry ashby. Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr passed away in 1783 in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1714
Birth of Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr in Yew Hill, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Birth
1783
Death of Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Jr

This ancestor line traces from Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States (1682) to Yew Hill, Fauquier, Virginia, United States (1714) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Jr (1714–1783) was born in Yew Hill, Fauquier, Virginia, United States and died in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA. 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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt 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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Capt Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr PTP
1714–1783
Yew Hill, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Capt Jr's Descendants

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Capt Thomas Edward Ashby Jr PTP 1714–1783