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Claud F Devault 1915–1971

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — 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 Claud Devault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 Mar 1915 · Ohio
Died 16 Jan 1971 · Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Father William E Debolt
Mother Bessie Ankney
Siblings Chester Devault, Chester William Devault, Flossie I Devault, Frank Raymond Devault, Leroy J Debolt, Leroy James Devault, Marie Caroline Devault, Marie Devault Butler, Meril W Devault
Records
1920 United States Federal Census U.S., World War II Draft …
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Researchers connected through Claud Devault 1915–1971

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1915, Claud F Devault entered the world in Ohio, born to william e debolt and bessie ankney. In 1920, Claud F Devault resided in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA. Claud F Devault passed away in 1971 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Life Timeline

1915
Birth of Claud F Devault in Ohio
Birth
1920
Claud F Devault resided here in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1971
Death of Claud F Devault in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Claud Devault

This ancestor line traces from Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France (1682) to Ohio (1915) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Claud Devault (1915–1971) was born in Ohio and died in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. 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 Claud 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 9 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.

Related Records

William E Debolt
Father
Bessie Ankney
Mother

Claud Devault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Claud F Devault PTP
1915–1971
Ohio
Parents
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Grandparents
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Claud Devault's Descendants

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Claud F Devault PTP 1915–1971