Who was John Woolery?

John Woolery (1781–1823) was born in Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, USA and died in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John James Woolery 1781–1823

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Jan 1781 · Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, USA

Died 3 Dec 1823 · Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father Lawrence Abraham Woolery

Mother Margaret Peggy Horn

Siblings Abraham Woolery, Catherine Woolery, Elizabeth Betsy Woolery, Elizabeth Lizzy Woolery, Francis Woolery, George Woolery, Henry W Woolery, Isaac H Woolery, Jacob Horn Woolery Sr, John James Woolery, Joseph W Woolery, Margaret J Peggy Woolery, Margaret Woolery, Michael Woolery, Peter Woolery, Stephen Andrew Woolery

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lawrence Abraham Woolery

Margaret Peggy Horn

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John James Woolery began in 1781 in Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, USA. John James Woolery passed away in 1823 in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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1781

Birth of John James Woolery in Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1823

Death of John James Woolery in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woolery

This ancestor line traces from Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany (1680) to Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, USA (1781) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Woolery (1781–1823) was born in Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, USA and died in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA. 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 4 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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