Who was Dorothy Seale?

Dorothy Seale (1739–1821) was born in Prince William County, Virginia, USA and died in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Seale 1739–1821

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jun 1739 · Prince William County, Virginia, USA

Died 7 Aug 1821 · Wilkes County, Georgia, USA

Father Anthony Seal

Mother Anne Bristow

Siblings Ann Seale, Anthony Seale, Capt Capt John Seale, Capt William Seale, Charles Bristow Va Colonist Seale, Cornelius Sale, Elizabeth Seale, John Seale, Leonard Seale, Mary Elizabeth Betty Seale, Richard Lewis Seale, Robert Sale, Samuel Seale, Seelah Selah Cilia Seale, Thomas William Seale

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Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Seal

Anne Bristow

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

Dorothy Seale was born in 1739 in Prince William County, Virginia, USA, the child of anthony seal and anne bristow. Dorothy Seale passed away in 1821 in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1739

Birth of Dorothy Seale in Prince William County, Virginia, USA

Birth

1821

Death of Dorothy Seale in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Seale

This ancestor line traces from Riber, Matlock Parish, Derbyshire, England (1528) to Prince William County, Virginia, USA (1739) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Seale (1739–1821) was born in Prince William County, Virginia, USA and died in Wilkes County, Georgia, 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 Dorothy 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 8 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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