John McCoy 1840–1924
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John McCoy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through John McCoy 1840–1924
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Biography
The story of John McCoy began in 1840 in Bradley County, Tennessee, USA. John McCoy married lucinda caroline watson, and had children including amanda jane mccoy, daniel g h mccoy, mary elizabeth mccoy, nancy parlie nannie mccoy, rhoda ann mccoy, walter joseph john mccoy, wiley pickens mccoy, william henry mccoy. John McCoy passed away in 1924 in Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John McCoy
This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Bradley County, Tennessee, USA (1840) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John McCoy (1840–1924) was born in Bradley County, Tennessee, USA and died in Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama. 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 14 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.
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John McCoy's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record