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John Christopher Stephenson Sr. 1725–1803

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sr. 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1725 · Heysham, Lancashire, England
Died 18 Mar 1803 · Heysham, Lancashire, England
Father Christopher Stephenson
Mother Mary Edmundson
Spouse Jane Webster Stephenson
Children William Stephenson

Researchers connected through John Sr. 1725–1803

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Sr. 1725–1803

Biography

The story of John Christopher Stephenson Sr. began in 1725 in Heysham, Lancashire, England. John Christopher Stephenson Sr. married jane webster stephenson, and had children including william stephenson. John Christopher Stephenson Sr. passed away in 1803 in Heysham, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of John Christopher Stephenson Sr. in Heysham, Lancashire, England
Birth
1803
Death of John Christopher Stephenson Sr. in Heysham, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Benefield, Northamptonshire, England (1518) to Heysham, Lancashire, England (1725) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sr. (1725–1803) was born in Heysham, Lancashire, England and died in Heysham, Lancashire, England. 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 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 Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Christopher Stephenson Sr. PTP
1725–1803
Heysham, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sr.'s Descendants

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John Christopher Stephenson Sr. PTP 1725–1803