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Jane WILSON 1729–1802

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane WILSON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Apr 1729 · St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England
Died 4 Aug 1802 · St Giles, Durham City, Durham, England
Spouse Thomas Hope
Children James Hope

Researchers connected through Jane WILSON 1729–1802

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jane WILSON 1729–1802

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Thomas Hope
Children
James Hope

Biography

In 1729, Jane WILSON entered the world in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England. Jane WILSON married thomas hope, and had children including james hope. Jane WILSON passed away in 1802 in St Giles, Durham City, Durham, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Jane WILSON in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England
Birth
1755
Jane WILSON was married in Auckland St Helen, Durham, England
Marriage
1802
Death of Jane WILSON in St Giles, Durham City, Durham, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane WILSON

This ancestor line traces from County Durham, England (1660) to St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England (1729) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane WILSON (1729–1802) was born in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England and died in St Giles, Durham City, Durham, England. 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 (C) 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 4 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 WILSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane WILSON PTP
1729–1802
St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jane WILSON's Descendants

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JW
Jane WILSON PTP 1729–1802