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John Sanders 1705–1790

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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Sanders in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Mar 1705 · St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Died 14 Mar 1790 · Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, the Colonies
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Researchers connected through John Sanders 1705–1790

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Sanders 1705–1790

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Biography

John Sanders was born in 1705 in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States, the child of john saunders sanders and elizabeth wood. John Sanders passed away in 1790 in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, the Colonies.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of John Sanders in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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1790
Death of John Sanders in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, the Colonies
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sanders

This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) to St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1705) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sanders (1705–1790) was born in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States and died in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, the Colonies. 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 3 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.

Related Records

John Sanders in the US Census
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John Sanders's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Sanders PTP
1705–1790
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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John Sanders's Descendants

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John Sanders PTP 1705–1790