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David Garland 1779–1866

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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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3 researchers on YourRoots have David Garland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1779 · Rowan, NC, USA
Died 24 Apr 1866 · Mitchell, NC, USA
Father Guthridge Garland
Mother Bridget Hampton
Siblings Bridget Garland, Dorothy Dolly Garland, Elisha Garland, Ezekiel Garland, Isabel Biddy Garland, Jane Jenny Garland, John William Thomas Garland, Nancy Talitha Garland, Samuel Guthridge Garland, Sarah Garland, Stephen Joseph Garland
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North Carolina, Marriage Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of David Garland began in 1779 in Rowan, NC, USA. David Garland passed away in 1866 in Mitchell, NC, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1779
Birth of David Garland in Rowan, NC, USA
Birth
1866
Death of David Garland in Mitchell, NC, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Garland

This ancestor line traces from Halifax County, North Carolina, USA (1753) to Rowan, North Carolina, United States (1779) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Garland (1779–1866) was born in Rowan, NC, USA and died in Mitchell, NC, USA. 3 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, 3 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 2 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

Guthridge Garland
Father
Bridget Hampton
Mother

David Garland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Garland PTP
1779–1866
Rowan, NC, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Garland's Descendants

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David Garland PTP 1779–1866