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George Wakefield 1701–1767

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Wakefield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1701 · Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England
Died 12 Oct 1767 · North Shields, Durham, England
Father George Wakefield
Mother Ann Marsingale
Spouse Ann Robinson
Children Ann Wakefield Bailey

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Biography

George Wakefield was born in 1701 in Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England, the child of george wakefield and ann marsingale. George Wakefield married ann robinson, and had children including ann wakefield bailey. George Wakefield passed away in 1767 in North Shields, Durham, England.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of George Wakefield in Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England
Birth
1767
Death of George Wakefield in North Shields, Durham, England
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Wakefield (1701–1767) was born in Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England and died in North Shields, Durham, England. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 1 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 Wakefield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Wakefield PTP
1701–1767
Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England
Parents
George Wakefield PTP
1701–1767
Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England
Unknown
Grandparents
George Wakefield PTP
1701–1767
Society of Friends MM, Whitby, York, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Wakefield's Descendants

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George Wakefield PTP 1701–1767