John Wilks Hornsby 1797–1868
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hornsby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1797, John Wilks Hornsby entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to moses l hornsby and katherine watts. John Wilks Hornsby passed away in 1868 in Texas, United States.
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1Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
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5Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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6Marriage Records Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935
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7Marriage Records Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1826-1900
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8Military U.S., Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865
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9Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
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10Land Records U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
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11Marriage Records Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records from Select Counties
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12Census Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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13Record Louisiana, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hornsby
This ancestor line traces from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, , England (1675) to Georgia, United States (1797) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Hornsby (1797–1868) was born in Georgia, United States and died in Texas, United States. 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 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.
- 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
John Hornsby's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record