John D Fears 1783–1850
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Fears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1783, John D Fears entered the world in Prince Edward, Virginia, born to corporal james thomas fears rev and mary dority. John D Fears married rebecca ann ping sewell, and had children including pernetia fears. John D Fears passed away in 1850 in Sugar Creek, Vigo, Indiana.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fears
This ancestor line traces from St Patricks Parish, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States (1723) to Prince Edward, Virginia (1783) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Fears (1783–1850) was born in Prince Edward, Virginia and died in Sugar Creek, Vigo, Indiana. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Fears's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record