Who was Francis Lightfoot?

Francis Lightfoot (1747–1749) was born in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States and died in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Francis Lightfoot 1747–1749

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 May 1747 · Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States

Died 24 Mar 1749 · Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States

Father William Lightfoot

Mother Mildred Howell

Siblings Elizabeth Lightfoot, Mary Lightfoot, Mildred Lightfoot, Philip Lightfoot, William Lightfoot

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Lightfoot

Mildred Howell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

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

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Birth of Francis Lightfoot in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States

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1749

Death of Francis Lightfoot in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Lightfoot (1747–1749) was born in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States and died in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States. 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.
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