David 🚢 (1818–1909) was born in Kirkham, Lancashire, England and died in Smithfield, Cache, Utah, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching David?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for David?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

David Heaps 🚢 1818–1909

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

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
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have David 🚢 in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 04 Mar 1818 · Kirkham, Lancashire, England

Died 28 Feb 1909 · Smithfield, Cache, Utah, USA

Father Edward Heaps

Mother Margaret Wilcox

Spouse Jane Greenhow

Children David W Heaps

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through David 🚢 1818–1909

and 1 more tree owner connected with David 🚢 1818–1909

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1818, David Heaps 🚢 entered the world in Kirkham, Lancashire, England, born to edward heaps and margaret wilcox. David Heaps 🚢 married jane greenhow, and had children including david w heaps. David Heaps 🚢 passed away in 1909 in Smithfield, Cache, Utah, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1818

Birth of David Heaps 🚢 in Kirkham, Lancashire, England

Birth

1909

Death of David Heaps 🚢 in Smithfield, Cache, Utah, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David 🚢

This ancestor line traces from Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England (1707) to Kirkham, Lancashire, England (1818) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: David 🚢 (1818–1909) was born in Kirkham, Lancashire, England and died in Smithfield, Cache, Utah, USA. 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 David 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 5 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.