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Christopher Stephenson 1692–1767

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Stephenson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Dec 1692 · Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Died 20 Aug 1767 · Heysham, Lancashire, England
Father Anthony Stephenson
Mother Elizabeth Benson (1656–1718)
Spouse Mary Edmundson
Children John Christopher Stephenson Sr

Researchers connected through Christopher Stephenson 1692–1767

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Biography

The story of Christopher Stephenson began in 1692 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England. Christopher Stephenson married mary edmundson, and had children including john christopher stephenson sr. Christopher Stephenson passed away in 1767 in Heysham, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Christopher Stephenson in Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Birth
1767
Death of Christopher Stephenson in Heysham, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Stephenson

This ancestor line traces from Benefield, Northamptonshire, England (1518) to Ulverston, Lancashire, England (1692) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Stephenson (1692–1767) was born in Ulverston, Lancashire, England and died in Heysham, Lancashire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher 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.
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.

Christopher Stephenson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Christopher Stephenson PTP
1692–1767
Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Charlotte Benson PTP
1656–1718
Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Christopher Stephenson's Descendants

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Christopher Stephenson PTP 1692–1767