Who was Jeremiah Stark?

Jeremiah Stark (1749–1824) was born in Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia and died in Abbeville, South Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jeremiah Washington Stark 1749–1824

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Nov 1749 · Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia

Died 18 May 1824 · Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

Father Thomas Stark

Mother Rachel Couts Williams

Spouse Mary King

Children James Benjamin Stark

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Stark

Rachel Couts Williams

Spouse(s)

Mary King

Children

James Benjamin Stark

Biography

Jeremiah Washington Stark was born in 1749 in Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia, the child of thomas stark and rachel couts williams. Jeremiah Washington Stark married mary king, and had children including james benjamin stark. Jeremiah Washington Stark passed away in 1824 in Abbeville, South Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1749

Birth of Jeremiah Washington Stark in Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia

Birth

1773

Jeremiah Washington Stark was married in Newberry, South Carolina, USA

Marriage

1824

Death of Jeremiah Washington Stark in Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeremiah Stark

This ancestor line traces from Dullutur, Dumbarton, Scotland (1520) to Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia (1749) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jeremiah Stark (1749–1824) was born in Stafford, Fairfax, Virginia and died in Abbeville, South Carolina, USA. 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 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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