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Edward Adair 1789–1864

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Adair in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 7 Feb 1789 · Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, United States
Died 21 Dec 1864 · Murray, Georgia, United States
Father Captain John Lightfoot
Mother Nancy Cherokee Womam The Deer Clan Ga Ho Ga
Siblings Claiborne Lightfoot, Dorcas Benge Lightfoot, Dorcas Gahoga Litefoot, Dorcas Lightfoot, Ga Ho Ga Nancy Lightfoot Foster, George M Lightfoot, James Cap Foster Lightfoot, Jennie Doublehead Foster, Jennifer Lightfoot Adair, John Adair, John Foster, Nancy Ga Ho Ga Lightfoot, Samuel Adair, William Lightfoot

Researchers connected through Edward Adair 1789–1864

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Adair began in 1789 in Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, United States. Edward Adair passed away in 1864 in Murray, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1789
Birth of Edward Adair in Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, United States
Birth
1864
Death of Edward Adair in Murray, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Adair

This ancestor line traces from 1678855, Warwickshire, England (1490) to Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, United States (1789) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Adair (1789–1864) was born in Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, United States and died in Murray, Georgia, United States. 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 Edward 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 9 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.

Edward Adair's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Adair PTP
1789–1864
Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Adair's Descendants

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Edward Adair PTP 1789–1864