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John Henry Ditmore 1766–1835

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Ditmore 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Apr 1766 · South Carolina,United States of America
Died 17 Sep 1835 · Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee
Spouse Eliza Hendrickson
Children Vincent Gary Ditmore

Researchers connected through John Ditmore 1766–1835

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1766, John Henry Ditmore entered the world in South Carolina,United States of America. In 1830, John Henry Ditmore resided in McMinn County, Tennessee. John Henry Ditmore married eliza hendrickson, and had children including vincent gary ditmore. John Henry Ditmore passed away in 1835 in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project)

  4. 4
    Probate/Wills Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1766
Birth of John Henry Ditmore in South Carolina,United States of America
Birth
1830
John Henry Ditmore resided here in McMinn County, Tennessee
Residence
1830
John Henry Ditmore - Probate in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Probate
1835
Death of John Henry Ditmore in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ditmore

This ancestor line traces from Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States (1737) to South Carolina,United States of America (1766) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Ditmore (1766–1835) was born in South Carolina,United States of America and died in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. 3 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, 3 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.

Related Records

John Ditmore's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Henry Ditmore PTP
1766–1835
South Carolina,United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Ditmore's Descendants

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John Henry Ditmore PTP 1766–1835