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John W. Lingo 1768–1827

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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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Lingo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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

Born 1 Dec 1768 · Indian River Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Died 26 Jul 1827 · Sussex, Delaware, United States
Father Samuel Lingo Sr
Mother Comfort Stuart
Siblings Archelaus Charles Lingo Underground Railroad Station And War Of 1812 Veteran, Comfort Lingo, Henry Lingo, James Lingo, James Stewart Lingo, Louis Lingo, Margaret Elizabeth Betsy Lingo, Samuel Lingo, William Lingo

Researchers connected through John Lingo 1768–1827

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John W. Lingo began in 1768 in Indian River Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States. John W. Lingo passed away in 1827 in Sussex, Delaware, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1768
Birth of John W. Lingo in Indian River Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Birth
1827
Death of John W. Lingo in Sussex, Delaware, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lingo

This ancestor line traces from Brix, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Indian River Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States (1768) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Lingo (1768–1827) was born in Indian River Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States and died in Sussex, Delaware, 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 23 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 Lingo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John W. Lingo PTP
1768–1827
Indian River Hundred, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Lingo's Descendants

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John W. Lingo PTP 1768–1827