YourRoots by Genomelink

George Kipps* 1787–1879

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have George Kipps* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Feb 1787 · Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Died 26 Feb 1879 · New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Father Jacob Kipps
Mother Elizabeth Zirkle
Spouse Eva Margaret Tussing
Children Ann Mary Kipps, Elizabeth Betsy Kipps, John Kipps, Leannah Kipps, Michael Phillip Kipps, Nancy Kipps, Nicholas Cw Kipps, Sarah Kipps
Siblings Catherine Katie Kipps, Eva Kipps, Henry Kipps, Jacob Kipps, Jacob Kipps, John Michael Kipps, Mary A Hupp, Michael Kipps, Rebecca Elizabeth Kipps

Researchers connected through George Kipps* 1787–1879

and 1 more tree owner connected with George Kipps* 1787–1879

Biography

George Kipps was born in 1787 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of jacob kipps and elizabeth zirkle. In 1820, George Kipps resided in New Market, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. In 1830, George Kipps resided in Western District, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. George Kipps married eva margaret tussing, and had children including ann mary kipps, elizabeth betsy kipps, john kipps, leannah kipps, michael phillip kipps, nancy kipps, nicholas cw kipps, sarah kipps. George Kipps passed away in 1879 in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  7. 7
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  8. 8
    Death Records Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017

  9. 9
    Military U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

  10. 10
    Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

  11. 11
    Military U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865

  12. 12
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  13. 13
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850

  14. 14
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Life Timeline

1787
Birth of George Kipps in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Birth
1820
George Kipps resided here in New Market, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Residence
1830
George Kipps resided here in Western District, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Residence
1840
George Kipps resided here in Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Residence
1850
George Kipps resided here in District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Residence
1860
George Kipps resided here in New Market, New Market, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Residence
1870
George Kipps resided here in Lee, Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Residence
1879
Death of George Kipps in New Market, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Kipps*

This ancestor line traces from New Market, Shenandoah, Virginia (1760) to Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA (1787) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

George Kipps* (1787–1879) was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America and died in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America. 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 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 2 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 Kipps*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Kipps* PTP
1787–1879
Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Kipps*'s Descendants

1.
GK
George Kipps* PTP 1787–1879