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George Herndon 1779–1874

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Herndon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 12 Apr 1779 · Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Died 20 Dec 1874 · Cooper, Missouri, United States
Father Edward Herndon
Mother Mary Gaines (1742–1829)
Siblings Benjamin Herndon, Edward Herndon, Elizabeth Herndon, Henry Herndon, James Gaines Herndon, Joel Herndon, John Herndon, William Pendleton Herndon

Researchers connected through George Herndon 1779–1874

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of George Herndon began in 1779 in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States. George Herndon passed away in 1874 in Cooper, Missouri, United States.

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Life Timeline

1779
Birth of George Herndon in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Birth
1874
Death of George Herndon in Cooper, Missouri, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Herndon

This ancestor line traces from King and Queen, Virginia, United States (1706) to Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States (1779) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Herndon (1779–1874) was born in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States and died in Cooper, Missouri, 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 3 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 Herndon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Herndon PTP
1779–1874
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Ann Gaines PTP
1742–1829
Orange, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Herndon's Descendants

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George Herndon PTP 1779–1874