George Cauthen 1792–1879
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Cauthen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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
Researchers connected through George Cauthen 1792–1879
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Immediate Family
Biography
George Cauthen was born in 1792 in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States, the child of thomas cauthen and elizabeth vanlandingham. George Cauthen passed away in 1879 in Hart, Georgia, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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4Military Civil War Service Records
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5Record U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from George Cauthen
This ancestor line traces from Landeghem, Flanders, Belgium (1614) to Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States (1792) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- George Cauthen (1792–1879) was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States and died in Hart, Georgia, 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 George 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 7 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
George Cauthen's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record