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Edward Scott McGinnis 1836–1862

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward McGinnis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 23 Feb 1836 · Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Died 6 Oct 1862 · , Warwickshire, , England
Father Moses Mcginnis
Mother Mary Wolfe
Siblings Absalom Mcginnis, Allie Mcginnis, Barbara Mcginnis, Catherine Mcginnis, Charles Mcginnis, Coy Mcginnis, Eliza Mcginnis, Elizabeth Mcginnis, Hannah Mcginnis, James Mcginnis, Jane Mcginnis, John Mcginnis, Margaret Mcginnis, Nancy Mcginnis, Susannah Mcginnis, Temperance Mcginnis

Researchers connected through Edward McGinnis 1836–1862

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1836, Edward Scott McGinnis entered the world in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA, born to moses mcginnis and mary wolfe. Edward Scott McGinnis passed away in 1862 in, Warwickshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1836
Birth of Edward Scott McGinnis in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1862
Death of Edward Scott McGinnis in, Warwickshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward McGinnis

This ancestor line traces from Wenings, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany (1665) to Hawkins, Tennessee, United States (1836) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward McGinnis (1836–1862) was born in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA and died in , Warwickshire, , England. 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 6 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 McGinnis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Scott McGinnis PTP
1836–1862
Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward McGinnis's Descendants

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Edward Scott McGinnis PTP 1836–1862