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John Adam Files Jr. 1760–1834

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Jr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Mar 1760 · Augusta, Virginia Colony, British North America
Died 01 Oct 1834 · Carmi, Illinois, USA
Father John Adam Files
Mother Mary Catherine Manley
Spouse Ann Eddy
Children Elizabeth J Files, G W Files, John Jack Files, John S Foiles Files, Lucy Files, Malinda Eddy Files, Margaret Files, Mary Polly Files, Thomas Hamilton Files, William Eddy Files

Researchers connected through John Jr. 1760–1834

Biography

The story of John Adam Files Jr. began in 1760 in Augusta, Virginia Colony, British North America. In 1831, John Adam Files Jr. resided in Wayne, Illinois, USA. John Adam Files Jr. married ann eddy, mary rose baskin, and had children including elizabeth j files, g w files, john jack files, john s foiles files, lucy files, malinda eddy files, margaret files, mary polly files, thomas hamilton files, william eddy files. John Adam Files Jr. passed away in 1834 in Carmi, Illinois, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Military U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

  2. 2
    Military U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

  3. 3
    Record S391763441

  4. 4
    Record S401044349

Life Timeline

1760
Birth of John Adam Files Jr. in Augusta, Virginia Colony, British North America
Birth
1831
John Adam Files Jr. resided here in Wayne, Illinois, USA
Residence
1834
Death of John Adam Files Jr. in Burnt Prairie, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jr.

This ancestor line traces from Augusta, Virginia, USA (1715) to Augusta, Virginia Colony, British North America (1760) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Jr. (1760–1834) was born in Augusta, Virginia Colony, British North America and died in Carmi, Illinois, 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 (A) 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Jr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Adam Files Jr. PTP
1760–1834
Augusta, Virginia Colony, British North America
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Jr.'s Descendants

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John Adam Files Jr. PTP 1760–1834