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Lucy Meriwether 1752–1837

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy Meriwether in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 4 Feb 1752 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Died 8 Sep 1837 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Father Thomas MERIWETHER (1755–1755)
Mother Elizabeth Thornton
Children Meriwether Lewis
Siblings Anne Meriwether, David Meriwether, Elizabeth Meriwether, Elizabeth Thornton, Francis Meriwether, Jane Meriwether, Mary Meriwether, Mildred Thornton Meriwether, Nicholas Meriwether, Sarah Meriwether, Thomas Meriwether

Researchers connected through Lucy Meriwether 1752–1837

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Immediate Family

Biography

Lucy Meriwether was born in 1752 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States, the child of thomas meriwether and elizabeth thornton. Lucy Meriwether had children including meriwether lewis. Lucy Meriwether passed away in 1837 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Lucy Meriwether in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Birth
1837
Death of Lucy Meriwether in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lucy Meriwether

This ancestor line traces from Newton, Yorkshire, England (1454) to , Albemarle, Virginia, USA (1752) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lucy Meriwether (1752–1837) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Albemarle, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy 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 9 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.

Lucy Meriwether's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lucy Meriwether PTP
1752–1837
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas MERIWETHER PTP
1755–1755
Albermarle County, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lucy Meriwether's Descendants

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Lucy Meriwether PTP 1752–1837