Who was Charles Metcalf?

Charles Metcalf (1837–1870) was born in Steuben, New York, United States and died in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles C Metcalf 1837–1870

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1837 · Steuben, New York, United States

Died 26 Apr 1870 · Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

Father Mendal Metcalf

Mother Rachiel Westmonks

Siblings Angeline Metcalf, Elizabeth Jane Metcalf, John Jack Neff Metcalf, Minerva Jane West, Morris Willis Metcalf, Wilbur Sever Metcalf, William Munks Metcalf

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Immediate Family

Parents

Mendal Metcalf

Rachiel Westmonks

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Children

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Biography

Charles C Metcalf was born in 1837 in Steuben, New York, United States, the child of mendal metcalf and rachiel westmonks. Charles C Metcalf passed away in 1870 in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, United States.

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1837

Birth of Charles C Metcalf in Steuben, New York, United States

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1870

Death of Charles C Metcalf in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Metcalf

This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, 13 Colonies (1654) to Steuben, New York, United States (1837) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Metcalf (1837–1870) was born in Steuben, New York, United States and died in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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