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John Jack Slavens 1791–1863

Public Tree Person

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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: 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Slavens in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1791 · Greenbriar, Virginia, United States
Died 5 Feb 1863 · Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Father Isaiah Slavens
Mother Martha Patsy Stuart
Siblings Colonel Henry Slavens, Hiram B Slavens, Mary Polly Slavens, Reuben Slavens, Sarah Slavens, Thomas M Jefferson Slavens, William Stuart Slavens

Researchers connected through John Slavens 1791–1863

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

John Jack Slavens was born in 1791 in Greenbriar, Virginia, United States, the child of isaiah slavens and martha patsy stuart. John Jack Slavens passed away in 1863 in Putnam County, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1791
Birth of John Jack Slavens in Greenbriar, Virginia, United States
Birth
1863
Death of John Jack Slavens in Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Slavens

This ancestor line traces from Brix, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Greenbriar, Virginia, United States (1791) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Slavens (1791–1863) was born in Greenbriar, Virginia, United States and died in Putnam County, Indiana, 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 23 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 Slavens's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Jack Slavens PTP
1791–1863
Greenbriar, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Slavens's Descendants

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John Jack Slavens PTP 1791–1863