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Jane Jefferson 1740–1765

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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

15 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Jefferson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 27 Jun 1740 · Shadwell, Virginia, United States
Died 1 Oct 1765 · Shadwell, Virginia, United States
Father (1708–1757)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , ,
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … OneWorldTree

Researchers connected through Jane Jefferson 1740–1765

and 13 more tree owners connected with Jane Jefferson 1740–1765

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1740, Jane Jefferson entered the world in Shadwell, Virginia, United States, born to col peter jefferson and jane jefferson. Jane Jefferson passed away in 1765 in Shadwell, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Jane Jefferson in Shadwell, Virginia, United States
Birth
1765
Death of Jane Jefferson in Shadwell, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Jefferson

This ancestor line traces from Courtenhall, Northamptonshire, England (1589) to Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, United States (1740) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Jefferson (1740–1765) was born in Shadwell, Virginia, United States and died in Shadwell, Virginia, United States. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 6 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.

Related Records

Jane Jefferson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Jefferson PTP
1740–1765
Shadwell, Virginia, United States
Parents
PTP
1708–1757
Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jane Jefferson's Descendants

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Jane Jefferson PTP 1740–1765