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Francis Meriwether 1737–1803

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
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Meriwether 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 2 independent trees

Born 31 Oct 1737 · Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Died 2 Jan 1803 · Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Father Thomas MERIWETHER (1755–1755)
Mother Elizabeth Thornton
Siblings Anne Meriwether, David Meriwether, Elizabeth Meriwether, Elizabeth Thornton, Jane Meriwether, Lucy Meriwether, Mary Meriwether, Mildred Thornton Meriwether, Nicholas Meriwether, Sarah Meriwether, Thomas Meriwether

Researchers connected through Francis Meriwether 1737–1803

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Francis Meriwether began in 1737 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States. Francis Meriwether passed away in 1803 in Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Francis Meriwether in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Birth
1803
Death of Francis Meriwether in Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Meriwether

This ancestor line traces from Newton, Yorkshire, England (1454) to , Louisa, Virginia, USA (1737) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Meriwether (1737–1803) was born in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States and died in Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States. 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 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 Meriwether's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Meriwether PTP
1737–1803
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas MERIWETHER PTP
1755–1755
Albermarle County, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Francis Meriwether's Descendants

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Francis Meriwether PTP 1737–1803