Who was Cleston McGAUGHY?

Cleston McGAUGHY (1931–2007) was born in Prentiss Co, Mississippi, USA and died in Booneville, Prentiss, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Cleston in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

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Cleston McGAUGHY 1931–2007

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 03 Aug 1931 · Prentiss Co, Mississippi, USA

Died 04 Oct 2007 · Booneville, Prentiss, Mississippi

Father William L Mcgaughy

Mother Ethel C Mcgaughy

Siblings Lester Donald Mcgaughy, Mamie L Mcgaughy, Travis Mcgaughy, Vester Buddy Mcgaughy, William Frank Mcgaughy

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Immediate Family

Parents

William L Mcgaughy

Ethel C Mcgaughy

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Cleston McGAUGHY began in 1931 in Prentiss Co, Mississippi, USA. Cleston McGAUGHY passed away in 2007 in Booneville, Prentiss, Mississippi.

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Life Timeline

1931

Birth of Cleston McGAUGHY in Prentiss Co, Mississippi, USA

Birth

2007

Death of Cleston McGAUGHY in Booneville, Prentiss, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cleston McGAUGHY

This ancestor line traces from Southampton, Hampshire, England (1500) to Prentiss Co, Mississippi, USA (1931) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cleston McGAUGHY (1931–2007) was born in Prentiss Co, Mississippi, USA and died in Booneville, Prentiss, Mississippi. 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 Cleston 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 15 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.
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