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Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. 1695–1779

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Jr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Jan 1695 · Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ
Died 7 May 1779 · Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Father John Ayers
Siblings Benjamin Ayers, Francis Ayers, John H Ayers Ayres, Jonathan Ayers Ayres, Patience Ayres Ayers, Thomas Eyres, Yanoke Payne Ayers
Records
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Immediate Family

Parents
John Ayers
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1695, Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. entered the world in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ, born to john ayers. Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. passed away in 1779 in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ
Birth
1779
Death of Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Jr.

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1662) to Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ (1695) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Jr. (1695–1779) was born in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ and died in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Obadiah Jr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. PTP
1695–1779
Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Obadiah Jr.'s Descendants

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OJ
Obadiah Ayers (Ayres) Jr. PTP 1695–1779