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John William McVoy* 1863–1940

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John McVoy* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Jul 1863 · Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA
Died 21 Nov 1940 · Tanglewood, Lee, Texas, USA
Father William Joseph Mcvoy
Mother Sarah Heath* (1829–1900)
Siblings Adolph Mcvoy, Joseph Mcvoy, Martha Elizabeth Mcvoy, Mary Ann Mcvoy, Sarah Fryer, Sarah Mcvoy, William J Mcvoy

Researchers connected through John McVoy* 1863–1940

and 2 more tree owners connected with John McVoy* 1863–1940

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John William McVoy began in 1863 in Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1880, John William McVoy resided in 1st Ward, Richland, Louisiana, USA. John William McVoy passed away in 1940 in Tanglewood, Lee, Texas, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1863
Birth of John William McVoy in Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA
Birth
1880
John William McVoy resided here in 1st Ward, Richland, Louisiana, USA
Residence
1940
Death of John William McVoy in Tanglewood, Lee, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John McVoy*

This ancestor line traces from Limbach, Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany (1616) to Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA (1863) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John McVoy* (1863–1940) was born in Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA and died in Tanglewood, Lee, Texas, USA. 3 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, 3 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 8 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 McVoy*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John William McVoy* PTP
1863–1940
Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Ann Heath* PTP
1829–1900
Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Julia Ann Meyers PTP
1779–1853
Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi

John McVoy*'s Descendants

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JM
John William McVoy* PTP 1863–1940