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Frank Nelson Modena 1870–1950

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank Modena 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Sep 1870 · Virginia
Died 25 Aug 1950 · Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA
Father Francis Frank Nelson Modena Sr
Mother Lucretia E Mcclain
Siblings Camilla Modena, Clara Modena, Edna Modena, Eliza Modena, Francena Modena, Martha Modena, Mary A Modena, Nancy Modena, Polly Modena, Sallie Modena, Thomas W Modena, Thos F Modena
Records
1880 United States Federal Census Virginia, U.S., Death Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Frank Nelson Modena began in 1870 in Virginia. In 1880, Frank Nelson Modena resided in Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA. Frank Nelson Modena passed away in 1950 in Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Death Records Virginia, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1870
Birth of Frank Nelson Modena in Virginia
Birth
1880
Frank Nelson Modena resided here in Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Residence
1950
Death of Frank Nelson Modena in Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frank Modena

This ancestor line traces from Gombitelli, Lucca, Toscana, Italy (1664) to Virginia (1870) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frank Modena (1870–1950) was born in Virginia and died in Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank 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

Francis Frank Nelson Modena Sr
Father
Lucretia E Mcclain
Mother

Frank Modena's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Frank Nelson Modena PTP
1870–1950
Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Frank Modena's Descendants

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Frank Nelson Modena PTP 1870–1950