Edward Herndon 1738–1831
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Herndon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Edward Herndon 1738–1831
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Immediate Family
Biography
Edward Herndon was born in 1738 in Caroline, VA, the child of william pendleton herndon and ann drysdale. Edward Herndon married mary ann gaines, and had children including benjamin herndon, edward herndon. Edward Herndon passed away in 1831 in Madison, Virginia.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Record Eavenson-Strickland and allied families : includes lines and data collected up to March, 1933
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8Record Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Herndon
This ancestor line traces from Barham, City of Canterbury, Kent, England (1583) to Caroline, Virginia, United States (1738) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edward Herndon (1738–1831) was born in Caroline, VA and died in Madison, Virginia. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 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 5 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
Edward Herndon's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record