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George Everett Modena 1874–1950

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Modena in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Mar 1874 · Somerset Ora, Virginia
Died 1 Jan 1950 · Orange, VA.
Father Benjamin James Modena
Mother Frances Elizabeth Gay
Siblings Charles H Modena, James Modena, Millard Minor Modena, Nannie Modena

Researchers connected through George Modena 1874–1950

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of George Everett Modena began in 1874 in Somerset Ora, Virginia. In 1880, George Everett Modena resided in Barbour, Orange, Virginia, USA. In 1917, George Everett Modena resided in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA. George Everett Modena passed away in 1950 in Orange, VA..

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  3. 3
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  4. 4
    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

  5. 5
    Death Records Virginia, Death Records

Life Timeline

1874
Birth of George Everett Modena in Somerset Ora, Virginia
Birth
1880
George Everett Modena resided here in Barbour, Orange, Virginia, USA
Residence
1917
George Everett Modena resided here in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1950
Death of George Everett Modena in Gordonville .
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Modena

This ancestor line traces from Gombitelli, Lucca, Toscana, Italy (1664) to Somerset Ora, Virginia (1874) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Modena (1874–1950) was born in Somerset Ora, Virginia and died in Orange, VA.. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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George Modena's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Everett Modena PTP
1874–1950
Somerset Ora, Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Modena's Descendants

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George Everett Modena PTP 1874–1950