David Hicks (1739–1832) was born in Brunswick, Virginia, United States and died in Elbert, Georgia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David Hicks 1739–1832

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 May 1739 · Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Died 16 Aug 1832 · Elbert, Georgia, United States

Father Samuel Hicks

Mother Frances Wyatt

Siblings Absolom Hicks, Agnes Hicks, Darcas Meeks, James Hicks, John Williams, William Hicks, Willis Hicks

Records

1790 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census 1830 United States Federal Census American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) North Carolina Will Abstracts, 1660-1790 South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage … North America, Family Histories U.S., Census Reconstructed Records Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate … Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests The Douglas Register

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Hicks

Frances Wyatt

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1739, David Hicks entered the world in Brunswick, Virginia, United States, born to samuel hicks and frances wyatt. David Hicks passed away in 1832 in Elbert, Georgia, United States.

Sources

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Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Probate/Wills North Carolina Will Abstracts, 1660-1790
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Marriage Records South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Census U.S., Census Reconstructed Records
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Probate/Wills Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Land Records Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests
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Record The Douglas Register

Life Timeline

1739

Birth of David Hicks in Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Birth

1832

Death of David Hicks in Elbert, Georgia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Hicks

This ancestor line traces from Tortworth, Gloucestershire, England (1214) to Brunswick, Virginia, United States (1739) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Hicks (1739–1832) was born in Brunswick, Virginia, United States and died in Elbert, Georgia, United States. 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 17 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.
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