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David Berkey 1816–1881

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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: B
Medium — 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 David Berkey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 May 1816 · Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 13 Sep 1881 · Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Records
1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1816, David Berkey entered the world in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. David Berkey passed away in 1881 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1816
Birth of David Berkey in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1881
Death of David Berkey in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Berkey

This ancestor line traces from Saales, Bas Rhin, Switzerland (1715) to Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States (1816) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Berkey (1816–1881) was born in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 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 4 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.

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David Berkey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Berkey PTP
1816–1881
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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David Berkey's Descendants

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David Berkey PTP 1816–1881