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John Hatfield 1817–1884

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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hatfield 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Mar 1817 · McMinn, TN
Died 30 Oct 1884 · Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA
Father Valentine Wallace Wall Hatfield
Mother Sarah Skaggs Hatfield
Siblings Alvin Hatfield, Easter Hatfield, Ephraim Big Eaf Hatfield, Ephraim Prater Big Eaf Hatfield And Farmer, Hanley Hatfield, Hardy Hatfield, Henry Hatfield, Jeremiah Hatfield, John T Hatfield, John Wallace Hatfield, Joseph Iii Hatfield, Joseph Hatfield, Leah Hatfield, Martha Hatfield, Priscilla T Vance Hatfield, Sabine Hatfield, Valentine Wall Hatfield, Valentine Jr Hatfield, William Hatfield
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

John Hatfield was born in 1817 in McMinn, TN, the child of valentine wallace wall hatfield and sarah skaggs hatfield. John Hatfield passed away in 1884 in Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1817
Birth of John Hatfield in McMinn, TN
Birth
1884
Death of John Hatfield in Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hatfield

This ancestor line traces from Frederick County, Virginia, USA (1765) to McMinn, TN (1817) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hatfield (1817–1884) was born in McMinn, TN and died in Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA. 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 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.

Related Records

Valentine Wallace Wall Hatfield
Father
Sarah Skaggs Hatfield
Mother

John Hatfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Hatfield PTP
1817–1884
McMinn, TN
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John Hatfield's Descendants

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John Hatfield PTP 1817–1884