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David Hansford Cross 1920–2004

Public Tree Person

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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 David Cross in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 32 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 6 Nov 1920 · Marietta, Ohio
Died 30 Oct 2004 · Mount Vernon, Skagit, Washington, USA
Father Raymond Dennis Cross
Mother Bess Hansford
Spouse Nancy Jane Eaton
Siblings Raymond Dennis Cross Jr

Researchers connected through David Cross 1920–2004

and 1 more tree owner connected with David Cross 1920–2004

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1920, David Hansford Cross entered the world in Marietta, Ohio, born to raymond dennis cross and bess hansford. In 1930, David Hansford Cross resided in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. David Hansford Cross married nancy jane eaton. David Hansford Cross passed away in 2004 in Mount Vernon, Skagit, Washington, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

  5. 5
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Jackson County, Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1920
Birth of David Hansford Cross in Marietta, Ohio
Birth
1930
David Hansford Cross resided here in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
Residence
2004
Death of David Hansford Cross in Mount Vernon, Skagit, Washington, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Cross

This ancestor line traces from Flanders, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Marietta, Ohio (1920) across 32 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Cross (1920–2004) was born in Marietta, Ohio and died in Mount Vernon, Skagit, Washington, 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 (A) 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 32 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.

David Cross's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Hansford Cross PTP
1920–2004
Marietta, Ohio
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Cross's Descendants

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David Hansford Cross PTP 1920–2004