Who was John Valentine?

John Valentine (1864–1947) was born in Nash, North Carolina and died in Mannings, Nash, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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John Asbury Valentine 1864–1947

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 25 Feb 1864 · Nash, North Carolina

Died 14 Dec 1947 · Mannings, Nash, North Carolina

Father William Parker Valentine

Mother Elizabeth J Richardson

Spouse Mazula Zula Matthews

Children Annie L Matthews, Edgar Leon Matthews, John Paul Matthews

Siblings John Asbury Valentine, Louisa Jane Valentine, Mary H Valentine, Matilda Valentine, Roxanna Roxie Valentine, Sarah Valentine, Susan Williams Valentine

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Researchers connected through John Valentine 1864–1947

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Immediate Family

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William Parker Valentine

Elizabeth J Richardson

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Children

Biography

The story of John Asbury Valentine began in 1864 in Nash, North Carolina. John Asbury Valentine married mazula zula matthews, and had children including annie l matthews, edgar leon matthews, john paul matthews. John Asbury Valentine passed away in 1947 in Mannings, Nash, North Carolina.

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1864

Birth of John Asbury Valentine in Nash, North Carolina

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1947

Death of John Asbury Valentine in Mannings, Nash, North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Valentine

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Nash, North Carolina (1864) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Valentine (1864–1947) was born in Nash, North Carolina and died in Mannings, Nash, North Carolina. 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 14 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.