Michael Chapman Gum 1845–1936
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Gum in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Biography
In 1845, Michael Chapman Gum entered the world in Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States. Michael Chapman Gum married margaret r stout, and had children including estella ann gum. Michael Chapman Gum passed away in 1936 in Churchville, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Gum
This ancestor line traces from Orange Culpeper, Madison, Virginia, United States (1750) to Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States (1845) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Michael Gum (1845–1936) was born in Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States and died in Churchville, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Michael Gum's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record