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John Henry Cundiff Sr 1757–1837

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 14 Jan 1757 · Franklin, Virginia, USA
Died 18 Sep 1837 · Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Father Richard Isaac Cundiff
Spouse Sarah Sally Ayres
Children James Jimmy Cundiff

Researchers connected through John Sr 1757–1837

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1757, John Henry Cundiff Sr entered the world in Franklin, Virginia, USA, born to richard isaac cundiff. John Henry Cundiff Sr married sarah sally ayres, and had children including james jimmy cundiff. John Henry Cundiff Sr passed away in 1837 in Hardin, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of John Henry Cundiff Sr in Franklin, Virginia, USA
Birth
1837
Death of John Henry Cundiff Sr in Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sr

This ancestor line traces from Northumberland, Virginia, USA (1725) to Franklin, Virginia, USA (1757) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sr (1757–1837) was born in Franklin, Virginia, USA and died in Hardin, Kentucky, USA. 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 (C) 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 2 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 Henry Cundiff Sr PTP
1757–1837
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sr's Descendants

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John Henry Cundiff Sr PTP 1757–1837