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Lemuel Devault 1792–1857

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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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 Lemuel Devault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 30 Jun 1792 · Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia)
Died 02 Dec 1857 · Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Father Nicholas Devault
Mother Elizabeth Strader Strauder
Siblings Elizabeth Devault, Jasper Devault, John Nicholas Devault, Jonathan Devault, Margaret Devault, Mary Devault, Nicholas Devault, Thomas Devault

Researchers connected through Lemuel Devault 1792–1857

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Lemuel Devault was born in 1792 in Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia), the child of nicholas devault and elizabeth strader strauder. Lemuel Devault passed away in 1857 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1792
Birth of Lemuel Devault in Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia)
Birth
1857
Death of Lemuel Devault in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lemuel Devault

This ancestor line traces from Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France (1682) to Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia) (1792) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lemuel Devault (1792–1857) was born in Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia) and died in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, 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 Lemuel 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.
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.

Lemuel Devault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lemuel Devault PTP
1792–1857
Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia)
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Lemuel Devault's Descendants

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Lemuel Devault PTP 1792–1857