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Jean Shearer Duff 1930–1996

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Jean Duff 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

Born 22 Oct 1930 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died 13 Apr 1996 · Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
Father Samuel Barr Duff
Mother Sarah Bridgman Shearer
Siblings Anna Barr Duff, Jeanie D Dawkins

Researchers connected through Jean Duff 1930–1996

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jean Duff 1930–1996

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1930, Jean Shearer Duff entered the world in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to samuel barr duff and sarah bridgman shearer. Jean Shearer Duff passed away in 1996 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.

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Life Timeline

1930
Birth of Jean Shearer Duff in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Birth
1996
Death of Jean Shearer Duff in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jean Duff

This ancestor line traces from Lerren St Mary, Cornwall, England (1787) to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1930) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jean Duff (1930–1996) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio. 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 Jean 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.

Jean Duff's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jean Shearer Duff PTP
1930–1996
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jean Duff's Descendants

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Jean Shearer Duff PTP 1930–1996