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Silas B Bishop 1764–1856

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Silas Bishop in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1764 · Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 15 Mar 1856 · Horton, Kings Nova, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Timothy Bishop (1800–1895)
Mother Mercy Harding
Siblings Abigail Bishop, Amy Bishop, Anna Bishop, Eunice Bishop, Ezra Bishop, Mary Bishop, Mercy Bishop, Rebecca Bishop, Timothy Bishop

Researchers connected through Silas Bishop 1764–1856

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1764, Silas B Bishop entered the world in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to timothy bishop and mercy harding. Silas B Bishop passed away in 1856 in Horton, Kings Nova, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1764
Birth of Silas B Bishop in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1856
Death of Silas B Bishop in Horton, Kings Nova, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Bishop

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1470) to Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1764) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silas Bishop (1764–1856) was born in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Horton, Kings Nova, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 Silas 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 11 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Silas Bishop's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Silas B Bishop PTP
1764–1856
Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Timothy Bishop PTP
1800–1895
Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Unknown
Grandparents
Ezra Bishop PTP
1770–1833
Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jerusha Newcomb PTP
1774–1858
Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Unknown
Unknown

Silas Bishop's Descendants

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Silas B Bishop PTP 1764–1856