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Francis Lightfoot 1747–1749

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Lightfoot 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 3 independent trees

Born 13 May 1747 · Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA
Died 24 Mar 1749 · Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA
Father William Lightfoot
Mother Mildred Howell
Siblings Elizabeth Lightfoot, Mary Lightfoot, Mildred Lightfoot, Philip Lightfoot, William Lightfoot

Researchers connected through Francis Lightfoot 1747–1749

and 2 more tree owners connected with Francis Lightfoot 1747–1749

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Francis Lightfoot began in 1747 in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA. Francis Lightfoot passed away in 1749 in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of Francis Lightfoot in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA
Birth
1749
Death of Francis Lightfoot in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Lightfoot

This ancestor line traces from 1678855, Warwickshire, England (1490) to Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States (1747) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Lightfoot (1747–1749) was born in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA and died in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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.

Francis Lightfoot's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Lightfoot PTP
1747–1749
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Francis Lightfoot's Descendants

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Francis Lightfoot PTP 1747–1749