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Priscilla McCoy 1720–1821

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla McCoy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Jul 1720 · Washington, Virginia, United States
Died 13 Dec 1821 · Lacon, Marshall, Illinois, United States
Father Alexander Archibald Mccoy Squire Of Sutherland
Mother Francis Katherine Sutherland
Siblings Alexander Sutherlund Mccoy, Angus Mccoy, Daniel Mccoy, Daniel Mccoy I, George Mccoy, James Mccoy Justice, Jane Mccoy, John Alexander Mccoy, Michael David Mccoy, Peter Mccoy, William James Mccoy

Researchers connected through Priscilla McCoy 1720–1821

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1720, Priscilla McCoy entered the world in Washington, Virginia, United States, born to alexander archibald mccoy squire of sutherland and francis katherine sutherland. Priscilla McCoy passed away in 1821 in Lacon, Marshall, Illinois, United States.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Priscilla McCoy in Washington, Virginia, United States
Birth
1821
Death of Priscilla McCoy in Lacon, Marshall, Illinois, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla McCoy

This ancestor line traces from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland (1525) to Washington, Virginia, United States (1720) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Priscilla McCoy (1720–1821) was born in Washington, Virginia, United States and died in Lacon, Marshall, Illinois, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla 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 7 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.

Priscilla McCoy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Priscilla McCoy PTP
1720–1821
Washington, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Priscilla McCoy's Descendants

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Priscilla McCoy PTP 1720–1821