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John Jeremiah Beaver 1853–1921

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 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
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Beaver in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 7 May 1853 · Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Died 3 May 1921 · Chambersburg, Iredell, North Carolina
Father Moses Henry Beaver
Mother Mariah Overcash
Siblings Catherine Kattie R Beaver, David Henry Beaver, Margaret Maggie Emeline Beaver, Noah Washington Beaver

Researchers connected through John Beaver 1853–1921

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1853, John Jeremiah Beaver entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to moses henry beaver and mariah overcash. John Jeremiah Beaver passed away in 1921 in Chambersburg, Iredell, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1853
Birth of John Jeremiah Beaver in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Birth
1921
Death of John Jeremiah Beaver in Chambersburg, Iredell, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Beaver

This ancestor line traces from Strasbourg, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France (1490) to Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America (1853) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Beaver (1853–1921) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America and died in Chambersburg, Iredell, North Carolina. 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 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 12 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 Beaver's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Jeremiah Beaver PTP
1853–1921
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Beaver's Descendants

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John Jeremiah Beaver PTP 1853–1921