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David Joseph John Exton 1872–1948

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Exton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 18 Mar 1872 · Sydney, New South Wales
Died 5 MAR 1948 · Norwood, Adelaide, SA, AUS
Father John Exton
Mother Rosina Anna Schram
Spouse Ethel Jane Cavanagh
Children Elsie M Exton, Lillie Rose Nellie Exton, Nellie R Exton, Ruby Dorothy Jane Exton
Siblings Ellen Rozina Exton
Records
Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 England & Wales, Christening Index, … Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers New South Wales, Australia, Police … New South Wales, Australia, Gaol … Sydney and New South Wales, … New South Wales, Australia, Criminal …
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of David Joseph John Exton began in 1872 in Sydney, New South Wales. In 1910, David Joseph John Exton resided in Sydney. David Joseph John Exton married ethel jane cavanagh, and had children including elsie m exton, lillie rose nellie exton, nellie r exton, ruby dorothy jane exton. David Joseph John Exton passed away in 1948 in Norwood, Adelaide, SA, AUS.

Sources

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    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

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    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

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    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

  4. 4
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  5. 5
    Church Records Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers

  6. 6
    Newspaper/Obituary New South Wales, Australia, Police Gazettes

  7. 7
    Record New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books

  8. 8
    Record Sydney and New South Wales, Australia, Sands Street Index

  9. 9
    Record New South Wales, Australia, Criminal Court Records, 1830-1945

Life Timeline

1872
Birth of David Joseph John Exton in Sydney, New South Wales
Birth
1873
David Joseph John Exton was baptized in Preston-upon-Wye, Herefordshire, England
Baptism
1910
David Joseph John Exton resided here in Sydney
Residence
1911
David Joseph John Exton resided here in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Residence
1919
David Joseph John Exton resided here
Residence
1948
Death of David Joseph John Exton in Norwood, Adelaide, SA, AUS
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Exton

This ancestor line traces from St Gluvias, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom (1560) to Sydney, New South Wales (1872) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Exton (1872–1948) was born in Sydney, New South Wales and died in Norwood, Adelaide, SA, AUS. 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 11 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

John Exton
Father
Rosina Anna Schram
Mother

David Exton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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David Joseph John Exton PTP
1872–1948
Sydney, New South Wales
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Exton's Descendants

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David Joseph John Exton PTP 1872–1948