Who was Peter Dragoo?

Peter Dragoo (1777–1867) was born in Monongalia, Virginia, United States and died in Barricksville, Marion, West Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Dragoo 1777–1867

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jan 1777 · Monongalia, Virginia, United States

Died 6 Jan 1867 · Barricksville, Marion, West Virginia, United States

Father John Dragoo

Mother Elizabeth Straight

Spouse Ann Prickett

Children Jemima Dragoo

Siblings Belteshazzar Dragoo, Benjamin Franklin Dragoo, Dragoo , Elizabeth Dragoo, Ephraim Dragoo, Jacob Dragoo, John Dragoo, Mary Dragoo, Milly Dragoo, Nancy Dragoo, Rebecca Dragoo, William Indian Billy Dragoo

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In 1777, Peter Dragoo entered the world in Monongalia, Virginia, United States, born to john dragoo and elizabeth straight. Peter Dragoo married ann prickett, and had children including jemima dragoo. Peter Dragoo passed away in 1867 in Barricksville, Marion, West Virginia, United States.

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Birth of Peter Dragoo in Monongalia, Virginia, United States

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Death of Peter Dragoo in Barricksville, Marion, West Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Dragoo

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England (1663) to Monongalia, Virginia, United States (1777) across 5 generations.

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: Peter Dragoo (1777–1867) was born in Monongalia, Virginia, United States and died in Barricksville, Marion, West Virginia, 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 Peter 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.
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