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David Metcalf 1767–1808

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Metcalf in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 14 Jan 1767 · Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Died 26 Apr 1808 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Metcalf
Mother Abigail Fischer
Siblings Abigail Metcalf, Cornelius Metcalf, Esther Metcalf Darling, Meletiah Metcalf, Olive Metcalf, Timothy Metcalf
Records
Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, … Rootsweb Online Website The Church of Jesus Christ …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

David Metcalf was born in 1767 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, the child of john metcalf and abigail fischer. David Metcalf passed away in 1808 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-2001

  2. 2
    Record Rootsweb Online Website

  3. 3
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1767
Birth of David Metcalf in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1808
Death of David Metcalf in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Metcalf

This ancestor line traces from Wethersfield, Essex, England (1562) to Wrentham, Massachusetts (Norfolk) (1767) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Metcalf (1767–1808) was born in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 (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 7 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 Metcalf
Father
Abigail Fischer
Mother

David Metcalf's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Metcalf PTP
1767–1808
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Metcalf's Descendants

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David Metcalf PTP 1767–1808