Who was Rebecca Sewell?

Rebecca Sewell (1788–1865) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina and died in Sugar Creek, Vigo, Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rebecca Ann Ping Sewell 1788–1865

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Aug 1788 · Wilkes, North Carolina

Died 13 Sep 1865 · Sugar Creek, Vigo, Indiana

Spouse John D Fears

Children Pernetia Fears

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In 1788, Rebecca Ann Ping Sewell entered the world in Wilkes, North Carolina. Rebecca Ann Ping Sewell married john d fears, and had children including pernetia fears. Rebecca Ann Ping Sewell passed away in 1865 in Sugar Creek, Vigo, Indiana.

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Birth of Rebecca Ann Ping Sewell in Wilkes, North Carolina

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: Rebecca Sewell (1788–1865) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina and died in Sugar Creek, Vigo, Indiana. 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 Rebecca 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Rebecca Ann Ping Sewell PTP

1788–1865

Wilkes, North Carolina