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James Meriwether 1729–1801

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have James Meriwether 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 5 independent trees

Born 1 Jun 1729 · Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Died 26 Sep 1801 · Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Father David Col Meriwether
Mother Anne Holmes
Siblings Anne Nancy Merriweather, Capt William Meriwether, David Meriwether, Francis Meriwether, James Meriwether, Maj Thomas Meriwether, Nicholas Meriwether, Sarah Meriwether

Researchers connected through James Meriwether 1729–1801

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1729, James Meriwether entered the world in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States, born to david col meriwether and anne holmes. James Meriwether passed away in 1801 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1729
Birth of James Meriwether in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Birth
1801
Death of James Meriwether in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Meriwether

This ancestor line traces from Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States (1667) to , Louisa, Virginia, USA (1729) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Meriwether (1729–1801) was born in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States and died in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.

James Meriwether's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Meriwether PTP
1729–1801
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Meriwether's Descendants

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James Meriwether PTP 1729–1801