Who was John Pulliam?

John Pulliam (1790–1865) was born in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States and died in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Pulliam 1790–1865

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Jun 1790 · Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Died 16 Aug 1865 · Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States

Father Isham Pulliam

Mother Agatha Agga Terrell

Siblings Elizabeth Pulliam, George Pulliam, Margery Margaret Pulliam, Penelope Pulliam, Sarah Pulliam, William Pulliam

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isham Pulliam

Agatha Agga Terrell

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Children

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Biography

In 1790, John Pulliam entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to isham pulliam and agatha agga terrell. John Pulliam passed away in 1865 in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1790

Birth of John Pulliam in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

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1865

Death of John Pulliam in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pulliam

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States (1790) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Pulliam (1790–1865) was born in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States and died in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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