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John Terrell 1796–1860

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Terrell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jan 1796 · Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Died 28 Jan 1860 · Marie Saline, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
Father Jonathan Terrell
Mother Sarah Allen (1661–1662)
Siblings James Thrashley A Terrell, Mary Terral

Researchers connected through John Terrell 1796–1860

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Terrell 1796–1860

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Terrell was born in 1796 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States, the child of jonathan terrell and sarah allen. John Terrell passed away in 1860 in Marie Saline, Ashley, Arkansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1796
Birth of John Terrell in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1860
Death of John Terrell in Marie Saline, Ashley, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States (1796) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Terrell (1796–1860) was born in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States and died in Marie Saline, Ashley, Arkansas, 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 11 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 Terrell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Terrell PTP
1796–1860
Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Allen PTP
1661–1662
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Terrell's Descendants

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John Terrell PTP 1796–1860