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Nicholas Devault 1806–1865

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 Nicholas Devault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 Feb 1806 · Virginia, United States
Died 6 Oct 1865 · Madison, Ohio, United States
Father Nicholas Devault
Mother Frances Frankey Popejoy
Siblings David Devault, Elizabeth Devault, Isaac Devault, Jasper Joseph Devault, John Devault, Noah Devault, Washington Devault

Researchers connected through Nicholas Devault 1806–1865

and 1 more tree owner connected with Nicholas Devault 1806–1865

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nicholas Devault began in 1806 in Virginia, United States. Nicholas Devault passed away in 1865 in Madison, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1806
Birth of Nicholas Devault in Virginia, United States
Birth
1865
Death of Nicholas Devault in Madison, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Devault

This ancestor line traces from Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France (1682) to Virginia, United States (1806) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nicholas Devault (1806–1865) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Madison, Ohio, 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 Nicholas 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 5 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.

Nicholas Devault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nicholas Devault PTP
1806–1865
Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Nicholas Devault's Descendants

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Nicholas Devault PTP 1806–1865