Robert Terrill Sr. 1697–1786
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Robert Sr. 1697–1786
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Robert Terrill Sr. began in 1697 in St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, USA. Robert Terrill Sr. married judith elizabeth towles, and had children including edmund terrill sr, john terrell, mary terrell. Robert Terrill Sr. passed away in 1786 in St Thomas Parish, Orange County, Virginia, USA.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sr.
This ancestor line traces from Elizabeth City, Gloucester, Virginia, United States (1620) to St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA (1697) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Sr. (1697–1786) was born in St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, USA and died in St Thomas Parish, Orange County, Virginia, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 4 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.
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Robert Sr.'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record