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Comfort CLAYPOOLE 1713–1779

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Comfort CLAYPOOLE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 4 independent trees

Born 31 May 1713 · Milford, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Died 29 Jun 1779 · Sussex, Delaware, United States
Father Jeremiah Claypool
Mother Sarah Sheppard
Siblings Elizabeth Claypoole, Mary Claypool
Records
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Researchers connected through Comfort CLAYPOOLE 1713–1779

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1713, Comfort CLAYPOOLE entered the world in Milford, Sussex, Delaware, United States, born to jeremiah claypool and sarah sheppard. Comfort CLAYPOOLE passed away in 1779 in Sussex, Delaware, United States.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Comfort CLAYPOOLE in Milford, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Birth
1779
Death of Comfort CLAYPOOLE in Sussex, Delaware, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Comfort CLAYPOOLE

This ancestor line traces from Herefordshire, England (1265) to Milford, Sussex, Delaware, British Colonial America (1713) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comfort CLAYPOOLE (1713–1779) was born in Milford, Sussex, Delaware, United States and died in Sussex, Delaware, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Comfort 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 12 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

Jeremiah Claypool
Father
Sarah Sheppard
Mother

Comfort CLAYPOOLE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Comfort CLAYPOOLE PTP
1713–1779
Milford, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Comfort CLAYPOOLE's Descendants

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Comfort CLAYPOOLE PTP 1713–1779