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John William Cross 1846–1925

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Cross in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Nov 1846 · Perry County, Alabama, USA
Died 18 Mar 1925 · Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Spouse Mary Jane Cook
Children Ernest Prentice Cross

Researchers connected through John Cross 1846–1925

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Cross 1846–1925

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

John William Cross was born in 1846 in Perry County, Alabama, USA. John William Cross married mary jane cook, and had children including ernest prentice cross. John William Cross passed away in 1925 in Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1846
Birth of John William Cross in Perry County, Alabama, USA
Birth
1925
Death of John William Cross in Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cross

This ancestor line traces from Bibb, Perry, Alabama, United States (1825) to Perry County, Alabama, USA (1846) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Cross (1846–1925) was born in Perry County, Alabama, USA and died in Sebastian County, Arkansas, 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 2 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 Cross's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John William Cross PTP
1846–1925
Perry County, Alabama, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Cross's Descendants

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John William Cross PTP 1846–1925