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Jeremiah Lightfoot 1652–1689

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
C
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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah Lightfoot 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1652 · Moretonhampstead, Devon, England
Died 21 Nov 1689 · Moretonhampstead, Devon, England
Spouse Gatherick Gatherette Gartrude Gertrude Sheere Share Shaw
Children Gabriel Lightfoot Of Pinmoor Moreton

Researchers connected through Jeremiah Lightfoot 1652–1689

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jeremiah Lightfoot 1652–1689

Biography

Jeremiah Lightfoot was born in 1652 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. Jeremiah Lightfoot married gatherick gatherette gartrude gertrude sheere share shaw, and had children including gabriel lightfoot of pinmoor moreton. Jeremiah Lightfoot passed away in 1689 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of Jeremiah Lightfoot in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England
Birth
1689
Death of Jeremiah Lightfoot in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeremiah Lightfoot

This ancestor line traces from Wiston, Sussex, England (1512) to Moretonhampstead, Devon, England (1652) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jeremiah Lightfoot (1652–1689) was born in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England and died in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah 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.

Jeremiah Lightfoot's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jeremiah Lightfoot PTP
1652–1689
Moretonhampstead, Devon, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Jeremiah Lightfoot's Descendants

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Jeremiah Lightfoot PTP 1652–1689