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John Jacob Devault 1898–1967

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Devault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 Sep 1898 · Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Died 12 Oct 1967 · Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
Father J B Devolt
Mother Nan Deavault
Spouse Mary M Devault
Children Irene M Devault, John J Devault, Roy L Devault
Siblings Arthur E Devault, William Edward Devault
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings … Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, … Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., World War II Draft … Ohio, U.S., Death Records U.S., Find a Grave Index U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Jacob Devault began in 1898 in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio. In 1900, John Jacob Devault resided in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA. In 1917, John Jacob Devault resided in Defiance County, Ohio, USA. John Jacob Devault married mary m devault, and had children including irene m devault, john j devault, roy l devault. John Jacob Devault passed away in 1967 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Baptism Records Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973

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    Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

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    Newspaper Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Death Records Ohio, U.S., Death Records

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Record U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

Life Timeline

1898
Birth of John Jacob Devault in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Birth
1900
John Jacob Devault resided here in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1917
John Jacob Devault resided here in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Residence
1920
John Jacob Devault resided here in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1930
John Jacob Devault resided here in Defiance, Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1935
John Jacob Devault resided here in Rural, Defiance, Ohio
Residence
1940
John Jacob Devault resided here in Delaware, Sherwood, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1950
John Jacob Devault resided here in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1951
John Jacob Devault resided here in Ohio
Residence
1967
Death of John Jacob Devault in Defiance, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Devault

This ancestor line traces from Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France (1682) to Defiance, Defiance, Ohio (1898) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Devault (1898–1967) was born in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio and died in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America. 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 8 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.

Related Records

J B Devolt
Father
Nan Deavault
Mother

John Devault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Jacob Devault PTP
1898–1967
Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Devault's Descendants

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John Jacob Devault PTP 1898–1967