John Terry (1815–1886) was born in Jackson, Tennessee, United States and died in Putnam Co., Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Terry 1815–1886

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

Born 19 Jun 1815 · Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Died 14 Dec 1886 · Putnam Co., Tennessee

Father James Terry

Mother Mary Gooch

Siblings Curtis Terry, Francis Frank Terry, Henrietta Terry, James G Terry, Joseph Terry, Lucinda Terry, Mary Terry, Nancy Ann Terry, Prudence Terry, Sarah Sally Terry, William Terry

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Terry

Mary Gooch

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Terry began in 1815 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. John Terry passed away in 1886 in Putnam Co., Tennessee.

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1815

Birth of John Terry in Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Birth

1886

Death of John Terry in Putnam Co., Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Terry

This ancestor line traces from Northwick, Worcestershire, England (1386) to Jackson, Tennessee, United States (1815) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Terry (1815–1886) was born in Jackson, Tennessee, United States and died in Putnam Co., Tennessee. 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 15 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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