John Stokes (1814–1873) was born in , , South Carolina, USA and died in Milton, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John William Stokes 1814–1873

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Jun 1814 · , , South Carolina, USA

Died 9 Dec 1873 · Milton, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA

Father Henry E Stokes

Mother Margaret Elizabeth Tiller

Siblings Allen Wesley Stokes, B C Stokes, Decatur Stokes, Elizabeth Jane Stokes, Feraby Stokes, H T Stokes, Henry S Seaborn Stokes, Hiram W Barnes, Hiram W Stokes, James Wilson Stokes, John J Stokes, Margaret A Stokes, Maston Stokes, May E Stokes, William T Stokes

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Immediate Family

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Henry E Stokes

Margaret Elizabeth Tiller

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Biography

John William Stokes was born in 1814 in, South Carolina, USA, the child of henry e stokes and margaret elizabeth tiller. John William Stokes passed away in 1873 in Milton, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA.

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1814

Birth of John William Stokes in, South Carolina, USA

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1873

Death of John William Stokes in Milton, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Stokes

This ancestor line traces from South Carolina (1755) to South Carolina, United States (1814) across 3 generations.

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: John Stokes (1814–1873) was born in , , South Carolina, USA and died in Milton, Santa Rosa, Florida, 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 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.
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