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George Folger Jr 1756–1809

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have George Jr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Jun 1756 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 May 1809 · Nantucket, Nantucket comté, Massachussets, Massachusetts, USA
Father George Folger
Mother Sarah Coleman (1734–1778)
Spouse Rebecca Slocum
Children Samuel Brown Folger
Siblings Alexander Folger, Barnabas Folger, Clement Folger, Dinah Folger, Hepsabeth Folger, Rebecca Folger, Susanna Folger

Researchers connected through George Jr 1756–1809

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Biography

George Folger Jr was born in 1756 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, the child of george folger and sarah coleman. George Folger Jr married rebecca slocum, and had children including samuel brown folger. George Folger Jr passed away in 1809 in Nantucket, Nantucket comté, Massachussets, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1756
Birth of George Folger Jr in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1809
Death of George Folger Jr in Nantucket, Nantucket comté, Massachussets, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Jr

This ancestor line traces from Haxton, Fydleton, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1540) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA (1756) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Jr (1756–1809) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket comté, Massachussets, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Folger Jr PTP
1756–1809
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Coleman PTP
1734–1778
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Jr's Descendants

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GJ
George Folger Jr PTP 1756–1809