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John Beals 1717–1796

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Beals 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 17 Feb 1717 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 17 Apr 1796 · New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Father John Jacob Beals
Mother Sarah C Bowater
Spouse Margaret Esther Hunt
Children David Beals, Hannah Beals, Jacob Beals, John Beals, Lydia Ann Beals, Lydia Beals Aeoe, Rachel Beals, Ruth Beals, Sarah Beals, Thomas Beals, William Beals, William Beals Iv
Siblings Ann Beales, Bowater Beals, Hannah Beals, Jacob Beals, John Beals Quaker Iii, Lydia Beals, Mary Ann Beals, Mary Ann Rachel Beals Bales, Mary Beals, Phebe Beals, Phebe Canada Canaday, Phoebe Beals, Prudence Beals, Rachel Beals, Reverend Thomas Beals Bales, Ruth Beals, Sarah Beals, Sarah Bowater Beals, Thomas Beals

Researchers connected through John Beals 1717–1796

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Biography

The story of John Beals began in 1717 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. John Beals married margaret esther hunt, and had children including david beals, hannah beals, jacob beals, john beals, lydia ann beals, lydia beals aeoe, rachel beals, ruth beals, sarah beals, thomas beals, william beals, william beals iv. John Beals passed away in 1796 in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1717
Birth of John Beals in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1796
Death of John Beals in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Beals

This ancestor line traces from Beal On The Hill, Durham, , England (1625) to Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1717) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Beals (1717–1796) was born in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

John Beals's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Beals PTP
1717–1796
Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Beals's Descendants

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John Beals PTP 1717–1796
  1. 1. Thomas Beals PTP 1719–1801
  2. 2. Sarah Beals PTP 1745–1825
  3. 3. William Beals PTP 1687–1742