John Fields (1740–1799) was born in Richmond, North Carolina, USA and died in Anson County, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Smith Fields 1740–1799

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1740 · Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Died 15 Mar 1799 · Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Children James Wiley Fields

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James Wiley Fields

Biography

John Smith Fields was born in 1740 in Richmond, North Carolina, USA. John Smith Fields had children including james wiley fields. John Smith Fields passed away in 1799 in Anson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Birth of John Smith Fields in Richmond, North Carolina, USA

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Death of John Smith Fields in Anson County, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fields

This ancestor line traces from Chertsey, Surrey, England (1626) to Richmond, North Carolina, USA (1740) across 4 generations.

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: John Fields (1740–1799) was born in Richmond, North Carolina, USA and died in Anson County, North Carolina, USA. 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 (C) 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 4 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.
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John Smith Fields PTP

1740–1799

Richmond, North Carolina, USA