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Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War 1726–1787

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain War in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Jul 1726 · Bristol Parish, Prince George, Royal, British, Colony, of, Virginia, USA
Died 26 May 1787 · Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, Prince George, Virginia, USA
Father Thomas Henry Raines Jr
Mother Elizabeth Edith Sisson Raines
Spouse Susannah Mitchell
Children Nathaniel Raine Revolutionary War Slave Owner

Researchers connected through Captain War 1726–1787

and 1 more tree owner connected with Captain War 1726–1787

Biography

Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War was born in 1726 in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Royal, British, Colony, of, Virginia, USA, the child of thomas henry raines jr and elizabeth edith sisson raines. Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War married susannah mitchell, and had children including nathaniel raine revolutionary war slave owner. Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War passed away in 1787 in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, Prince George, Virginia, USA.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Royal, British, Colony, of, Virginia, USA
Birth
1754
Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War was married in Dover Parish, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Marriage
1787
Death of Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, Prince George, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain War

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1561) to Bristol Parish, Prince George, Royal, British, Colony, of, Virginia, USA (1726) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Captain War (1726–1787) was born in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Royal, British, Colony, of, Virginia, USA and died in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, Prince George, 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 Captain 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 6 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.

Captain War's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Captain John Robert Raines - Revolutionary War PTP
1726–1787
Bristol Parish, Prince George, Royal, British, Colony, of, Virginia, USA
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Grandparents
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Captain War's Descendants