Who was John McGinnis?

John McGinnis (1814–1886) was born in Grainger, Tennessee, USA and died in Ozark, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John McGinnis 1814–1886

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 Mar 1814 · Grainger, Tennessee, USA

Died 20 Jan 1886 · Ozark, Missouri, USA

Father Moses Mcginnis

Mother Mary Wolfe

Siblings Absalom Mcginnis, Allie Mcginnis, Barbara Mcginnis, Catherine Mcginnis, Charles Mcginnis, Coy Mcginnis, Edward Scott Mcginnis, Eliza Mcginnis, Elizabeth Mcginnis, Hannah Mcginnis, James Mcginnis, Jane Mcginnis, Margaret Mcginnis, Nancy Mcginnis, Susannah Mcginnis, Temperance Mcginnis

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Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Mcginnis

Mary Wolfe

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John McGinnis began in 1814 in Grainger, Tennessee, USA. John McGinnis passed away in 1886 in Ozark, Missouri, USA.

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1814

Birth of John McGinnis in Grainger, Tennessee, USA

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1886

Death of John McGinnis in Ozark, Missouri, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John McGinnis

This ancestor line traces from Wenings, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany (1665) to Grainger, Tennessee, United States (1814) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John McGinnis (1814–1886) was born in Grainger, Tennessee, USA and died in Ozark, Missouri, 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John McGinnis PTP

1814–1886

Grainger, Tennessee, USA