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John Gregory Charlton 1838–1905

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Charlton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Feb 1838 · Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 17 Feb 1905 · Bethel Township-Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania
Father John Charlton
Mother Phoebe Graham
Siblings Abigail Charlton, Mary J Charlton, William H Charlton

Researchers connected through John Charlton 1838–1905

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Charlton 1838–1905

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Gregory Charlton began in 1838 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, John Gregory Charlton resided in Bethel, Fulton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, John Gregory Charlton resided in Bethel, Fulton, Pennsylvania, USA. John Gregory Charlton passed away in 1905 in Bethel Township-Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1838
Birth of John Gregory Charlton in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1850
John Gregory Charlton resided here in Bethel, Fulton, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1860
John Gregory Charlton resided here in Bethel, Fulton, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1870
John Gregory Charlton resided here in Bethel, Fulton, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1905
Death of John Gregory Charlton in Bethel Township-Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Charlton

This ancestor line traces from England (1570) to Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA (1838) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Charlton (1838–1905) was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Bethel Township-Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania. 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 (A) 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 9 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 Charlton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Gregory Charlton PTP
1838–1905
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Charlton's Descendants

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John Gregory Charlton PTP 1838–1905