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Katherine Cheney 1679–1713

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine Cheney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Mar 1679 · Sykesville, Carroll, Maryland, United States
Died 13 Mar 1713 · All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Father Richard Cheney
Mother Charity Woodard Wood
Siblings Anne Jacob, Charity Cheney, Charles Cheney, Elizabeth Cheney, Mary Cheney, Richard Cheney, Thomas Cheney

Researchers connected through Katherine Cheney 1679–1713

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Katherine Cheney began in 1679 in Sykesville, Carroll, Maryland, United States. Katherine Cheney passed away in 1713 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Katherine Cheney in Sykesville, Carroll, Maryland, United States
Birth
1713
Death of Katherine Cheney in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Cheney

This ancestor line traces from England (1000) to Sykesville, Carroll, Maryland, United States (1679) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Katherine Cheney (1679–1713) was born in Sykesville, Carroll, Maryland, United States and died in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, 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 Katherine 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 21 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.

Katherine Cheney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Katherine Cheney PTP
1679–1713
Sykesville, Carroll, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Katherine Cheney's Descendants

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Katherine Cheney PTP 1679–1713