Who was Prudence Terry?

Prudence Terry (1810–1869) was born in Jackson, Tennessee, United States and died in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Prudence Terry 1810–1869

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

Born 25 Sep 1810 · Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Died 31 Jan 1869 · Benton, Saline, Arkansas, United States

Father James Terry

Mother Mary Gooch

Siblings Curtis Terry, Francis Frank Terry, Henrietta Terry, James G Terry, John Terry, Joseph Terry, Lucinda Terry, Mary Terry, Nancy Ann Terry, Sarah Sally Terry, William Terry

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History of the Kuykendall Family …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Terry

Mary Gooch

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1810, Prudence Terry entered the world in Jackson, Tennessee, United States, born to james terry and mary gooch. Prudence Terry passed away in 1869 in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, United States.

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Record History of the Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646

Life Timeline

1810

Birth of Prudence Terry in Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Birth

1869

Death of Prudence Terry in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Prudence Terry

This ancestor line traces from Northwick, Worcestershire, England (1386) to Jackson, Tennessee, United States (1810) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Prudence Terry (1810–1869) was born in Jackson, Tennessee, United States and died in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, 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 Prudence 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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