John Cline (1876–1936) was born in Burke County, North Carolina, USA and died in Henry River, Burke County, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wesley Cline 1876–1936

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C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1876 · Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Died 2 Aug 1936 · Henry River, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Father James Cline (1808–1891)

Mother Margaret A Shinn

Siblings Alice Bernice Cline, Allison F Cline, Caleb Phifer Cline, Crawford L Cline, Esther C Cline, Matthew Plunkett Cline, Robert Ford Cline, Rufus Welker Cline

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Cline

1808–1891

Margaret A Shinn

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Wesley Cline began in 1876 in Burke County, North Carolina, USA. John Wesley Cline passed away in 1936 in Henry River, Burke County, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1876

Birth of John Wesley Cline in Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1936

Death of John Wesley Cline in Henry River, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cline

This ancestor line traces from Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (1490) to Burke County, North Carolina, USA (1876) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cline (1876–1936) was born in Burke County, North Carolina, USA and died in Henry River, Burke County, North 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 (C) 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.