Who was John Terrell?

John Terrell (1790–1865) was born in Pittsylvania, VA and died in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Terrell 1790–1865

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 Jun 1790 · Pittsylvania, VA

Died 16 Aug 1865 · Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States

Father Benjamin Terrell

Mother Sarah Parrott

Siblings Christopher Johnson Terrell, Dudley Terrell, Elizabeth Terrell, George Terrell, Gerard Terrell, Jane Terrell, Johnson Terrell, Judith Terrell, Nancy West, Peter Terrell, Sarah Terrell, Thomas Moorman Terrell, William Terrell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Terrell

Sarah Parrott

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Children

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Biography

John Terrell was born in 1790 in Pittsylvania, VA, the child of benjamin terrell and sarah parrott. John Terrell passed away in 1865 in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States.

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1790

Birth of John Terrell in Pittsylvania, VA

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1865

Death of John Terrell in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Pittsylvania, VA (1790) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Terrell (1790–1865) was born in Pittsylvania, VA and died in Clark, Clinton, Ohio, United States. 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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