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John Lewis Peebles 1763–1849

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Peebles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Jan 1763 · Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina
Died 6 Oct 1849 · Chesterfield, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Father Lewis Peebles
Spouse Wilmoth Owens
Children Bird Peebles

Researchers connected through John Peebles 1763–1849

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1763, John Lewis Peebles entered the world in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, born to lewis peebles. John Lewis Peebles married wilmoth owens, and had children including bird peebles. John Lewis Peebles passed away in 1849 in Chesterfield, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1763
Birth of John Lewis Peebles in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina
Birth
1785
John Lewis Peebles was married in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Marriage
1785
John Lewis Peebles was married in Camden, Kershaw District, South Carolina
Marriage
1785
John Lewis Peebles was married in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina
Marriage
1804
John Lewis Peebles was married in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Marriage
1804
John Lewis Peebles was married
Marriage
1837
John Lewis Peebles was married in IL
Marriage
1849
Death of John Lewis Peebles in Chesterfield, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Peebles

This ancestor line traces from Rollesby Manor, Rollesby, Norfolk, England (1475) to Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina (1763) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Peebles (1763–1849) was born in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina and died in Chesterfield, Macoupin, 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 (C) 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 10 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 Peebles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Lewis Peebles PTP
1763–1849
Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Peebles's Descendants

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John Lewis Peebles PTP 1763–1849