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John Ecles\Echols 1650–1712

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Ecles\Echols in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Aug 1650 · New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
Died 12 Dec 1712 · Caroline, Virginia
Father John Echols
Mother Mary Eleanore Gilmore
Spouse Mary Eleanore Cave
Children Ann Echols

Researchers connected through John Ecles\Echols 1650–1712

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Biography

The story of John Ecles, Echols began in 1650 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia. John Ecles, Echols married mary eleanore cave, and had children including ann echols. John Ecles, Echols passed away in 1712 in Caroline, Virginia.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of John Ecles, Echols in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
Birth
1712
Death of John Ecles, Echols in Caroline, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ecles\Echols

This ancestor line traces from Crediton, Devon, England (1520) to New Kent, New Kent, Virginia (1650) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Ecles\Echols (1650–1712) was born in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia and died in Caroline, Virginia. 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 (B) 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 6 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 Ecles\Echols's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Ecles\Echols PTP
1650–1712
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Ecles\Echols's Descendants

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John Ecles\Echols PTP 1650–1712