Who was Reuben Slavens?

Reuben Slavens (1787–1872) was born in Virginia and died in Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Reuben Slavens 1787–1872

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

Born 19 Nov 1787 · Virginia

Died 14 Feb 1872 · Virginia

Father Rueben Slaven

Mother Sarah Nancy Sally Kinnison

Siblings Charles Slavens, Clinton Slavens, John Slavens, Samuel Slavin, Stewart Slavens

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rueben Slaven

Sarah Nancy Sally Kinnison

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Reuben Slavens began in 1787 in Virginia. Reuben Slavens passed away in 1872 in Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1787

Birth of Reuben Slavens in Virginia

Birth

1872

Death of Reuben Slavens in Virginia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Slavens

This ancestor line traces from Brix, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Virginia (1787) across 24 generations.

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: Reuben Slavens (1787–1872) was born in Virginia and died in Virginia. 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 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Rueben Slaven

Father

Sarah Nancy Sally Kinnison

Mother

Reuben Slavens's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Reuben Slavens PTP

1787–1872

Virginia