Who was Edward (DNA)?

Edward (DNA) (1707–1767) was born in Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia, USA and died in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Edward?

Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Buckner (DNA) 1707–1767

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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 6 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees

Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability

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

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Edward (DNA) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 07 Oct 1707 · Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia, USA

Died 19 Nov 1767 · Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States

Father Richard Buckner

Mother Elizabeth Cooke

Siblings Ariss Buchner, Chas Buckner, Elizabeth Buckner, Frances Buckner, John Buckner, Maj William Buckner, Philip Buckner, Stephen Buckner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Buckner

Elizabeth Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1707, Edward Buckner (DNA) entered the world in Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia, USA, born to richard buckner and elizabeth cooke. Edward Buckner (DNA) passed away in 1767 in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1707

Birth of Edward Buckner (DNA) in Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia, USA

Birth

1767

Death of Edward Buckner (DNA) in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward (DNA)

This ancestor line traces from Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1630) to Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia, USA (1707) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward (DNA) (1707–1767) was born in Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia, USA and died in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States. 6 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, 6 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 3 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.