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John Claybrook Williamson 1769–1824

Public Tree Person

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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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B Reliability
B
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Williamson 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 11 May 1769 · Bedford, Virginia, United States
Died 13 Feb 1824 · Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Father Lt William Washington Williamson 5Th Ggf
Mother Mary Terrell (1745–1810)
Siblings Elizabeth S Betsy Williamson, James Williamson, Johnthon John Hugh Williamsom, Lilborn Williamson, Lydia Williamson, Mary Polly Williamson, Micajah Williamson, Robert Williamson, Thomas Jefferson Williamson, William Terrell Williamson

Researchers connected through John Williamson 1769–1824

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Claybrook Williamson was born in 1769 in Bedford, Virginia, United States, the child of lt william washington williamson 5th ggf and mary polly molly terrell. John Claybrook Williamson passed away in 1824 in Wilkes, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1769
Birth of John Claybrook Williamson in Bedford, Virginia, United States
Birth
1824
Death of John Claybrook Williamson in Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Williamson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Bedford, Virginia, United States (1769) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Williamson (1769–1824) was born in Bedford, Virginia, United States and died in Wilkes, Georgia, 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 Williamson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Claybrook Williamson PTP
1769–1824
Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Polly "Molly" Terrell PTP
1745–1810
St Martin Parish, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Williamson's Descendants

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JW
John Claybrook Williamson PTP 1769–1824