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George Chowning 1688–1744

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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: B
Medium — 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 George Chowning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 16 Feb 1688 · Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Died 1 Apr 1744 · Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Father Robert Chowning (1659–1698)
Mother Annie Edith Poole
Siblings Ann Chowning, Elizabeth Chowning, John Chowning, Margaret Chowning, Samuel Chowning, Thomas Chowning, William W Chowning

Researchers connected through George Chowning 1688–1744

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, George Chowning entered the world in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States, born to robert chowning and annie edith poole. George Chowning passed away in 1744 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of George Chowning in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1744
Death of George Chowning in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Chowning

This ancestor line traces from Bisley, Gloucestershire, England (1548) to Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1688) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Chowning (1688–1744) was born in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, 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 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 6 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.

George Chowning's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Chowning PTP
1688–1744
Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Parents
Robert Chowning PTP
1659–1698
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Chowning's Descendants

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George Chowning PTP 1688–1744