John Gray Finley 1688–1760
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Finley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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
Researchers connected through John Finley 1688–1760
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1688, John Gray Finley entered the world in Mullaghbrac, County Armagh, Ireland. John Gray Finley married mary ann barclay, and had children including william oneill finley. John Gray Finley passed away in 1760 in Hopewell TWP, York County, Pennsylvania.
Sources
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1Military Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Finley
This ancestor line traces from Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England (1130) to Mullaghbrac, County Armagh, Ireland (1688) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Finley (1688–1760) was born in Mullaghbrac, County Armagh, Ireland and died in Hopewell TWP, York County, Pennsylvania. 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 15 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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Related Records
John Finley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record