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John Beasley Fox 1676–1767

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Fox 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Jul 1676 · King William, King William, Virginia, USA
Died 19 Jan 1767 · King William, Surry, Virginia, USA
Spouse Frances Lightfoot (1681–1749)
Children Elizabeth Unity Fox

Researchers connected through John Fox 1676–1767

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Fox 1676–1767

Immediate Family

Biography

John Beasley Fox was born in 1676 in King William, King William, Virginia, USA. John Beasley Fox married frances maria lightfoot, and had children including elizabeth unity fox. John Beasley Fox passed away in 1767 in King William, Surry, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of John Beasley Fox in King William, King William, Virginia, USA
Birth
1767
Death of John Beasley Fox in King William, Surry, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fox

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1650) to King William, King William, Virginia, USA (1676) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Fox (1676–1767) was born in King William, King William, Virginia, USA and died in King William, Surry, Virginia, 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 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.

John Fox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Beasley Fox PTP
1676–1767
King William, King William, Virginia, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Fox's Descendants

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John Beasley Fox PTP 1676–1767 m. Frances Maria Lightfoot PTP 1681–1749