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Reuben H Hamby 1779–1872

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben Hamby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jul 1779 · Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Died 17 May 1872 · Hebbertsburg, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA
Father John Hamby
Mother Rachel Simpson
Spouse Elizabeth Mahala Mitchell
Children Eli William Hamby, James Mitchell Hamby, Jeremiah Hamby, Levi Hamby, Lewis Julius Hamby, Mahala Hamby, Mary Hamby, Nancy E Hamby, Riley Hamby, Thomas Andrew Hamby
Siblings John Harvey Hamby

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Biography

Reuben H Hamby was born in 1779 in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States, the child of john hamby and rachel simpson. In 1810, Reuben H Hamby resided in Wilkesborough, Wilkes, North Carolina, United Stat. In 1814, Reuben H Hamby resided in No Reg. Listed Mr, Wilkes County, NC. Reuben H Hamby married elizabeth mahala mitchell, and had children including eli william hamby, james mitchell hamby, jeremiah hamby, levi hamby, lewis julius hamby, mahala hamby, mary hamby, nancy e hamby, riley hamby, thomas andrew hamby. Reuben H Hamby passed away in 1872 in Hebbertsburg, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Land Records U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

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    Military U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815

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    Burial Records Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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    Military War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index

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    Record North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

Life Timeline

1779
Birth of Reuben H Hamby in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1810
Reuben H Hamby resided here in Wilkesborough, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1814
Reuben H Hamby resided here in No Reg. Listed Mr, Wilkes County, NC
Residence
1820
Reuben H Hamby resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1830
Reuben H Hamby resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1840
Reuben H Hamby resided here in Morgan, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1850
Reuben H Hamby resided here in Subdivision 19, Morgan, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1860
Reuben H Hamby resided here in District 7, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1870
Reuben H Hamby resided here in District 7, Cumberland, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1872
Death of Reuben H Hamby in Hebbertsburg, Cumberland, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Hamby

This ancestor line traces from Maryland, USA (1680) to Wilkes, North Carolina, United States (1779) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reuben Hamby (1779–1872) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States and died in Hebbertsburg, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben 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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Reuben Hamby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Reuben H Hamby PTP
1779–1872
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Reuben Hamby's Descendants

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Reuben H Hamby PTP 1779–1872