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David Shockley 1758–1841

Public Tree Person

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 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
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have David Shockley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 15 Sep 1758 · Pittsvylvania, Virginia, USA
Died 12 May 1841 · Barren, Kentucky, USA
Father James Shockley
Mother Margaret Elizabeth Ashton
Siblings Charlton Shockley, David Shockley, Elizabeth Shockley, James Shockley, Levi Shockley, Margaret Peggy Shockley, Margaret Ann Shockley, Nancy Shockley, Salanthiel Shockley, Salathiel Shockley

Researchers connected through David Shockley 1758–1841

and 2 more tree owners connected with David Shockley 1758–1841

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

David Shockley was born in 1758 in Pittsvylvania, Virginia, USA, the child of james shockley and margaret elizabeth ashton. David Shockley passed away in 1841 in Barren, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1758
Birth of David Shockley in Pittsvylvania, Virginia, USA
Birth
1841
Death of David Shockley in Barren, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Shockley

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England, United Kingdom (1650) to Pittsvylvania, Virginia, USA (1758) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Shockley (1758–1841) was born in Pittsvylvania, Virginia, USA and died in Barren, Kentucky, 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 4 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 Shockley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Shockley PTP
1758–1841
Pittsvylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Shockley's Descendants

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David Shockley PTP 1758–1841