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Jane Way 1769–1827

Public Tree Person

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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 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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Way 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Aug 1769 · Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 23 May 1827 · Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Robert Way (1668–1725)
Mother Hannah Lea
Spouse Caleb Way
Children Ann Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Hannah Way, Jane Way, Jesse Way, Job Way, John Way, Lydia Way, Mary Way, Matilda Way, Robert Way, Sarah Way, William Way
Siblings David Way, Hannah Way, Job Way, John Way, Robert Way, Sarah Way

Researchers connected through Jane Way 1769–1827

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Biography

The story of Jane Way began in 1769 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Jane Way married caleb way, and had children including ann way, caleb way, elizabeth way, hannah way, jane way, jesse way, job way, john way, lydia way, mary way, matilda way, robert way, sarah way, william way. Jane Way passed away in 1827 in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

Life Timeline

1769
Birth of Jane Way in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1827
Death of Jane Way in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Way

This ancestor line traces from Wiltshire, England (1626) to Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1769) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Way (1769–1827) was born in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 5 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.

Jane Way's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Way PTP
1769–1827
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Robert Way PTP
1668–1725
Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jane Way's Descendants

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Jane Way PTP 1769–1827
  1. 1. Robert Way PTP 1668–1725