Who was Stephen Farley?

Stephen Farley (1762–1838) was born in , Amelia, Virginia, USA and died in , White, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 19 generations of this lineage.

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Stephen Farley 1762–1838

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1762 · , Amelia, Virginia, USA

Died 5 Jul 1838 · , White, Tennessee, USA

Father Sarah Cocke

Siblings Jane Farley, Jeremiah Farley, John Farley, Sarah Farley, William Farley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sarah Cocke

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No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Stephen Farley began in 1762 in, Amelia, Virginia, USA. Stephen Farley passed away in 1838 in, White, Tennessee, USA.

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1762

Birth of Stephen Farley in, Amelia, Virginia, USA

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1838

Death of Stephen Farley in, White, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Farley

This ancestor line traces from Richmond, Yorkshire, England (1085) to Amelia, Virginia, United States (1762) across 19 generations.

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: Stephen Farley (1762–1838) was born in , Amelia, Virginia, USA and died in , White, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 19 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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Sarah Cocke

Father

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Stephen Farley's Ancestors

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Stephen Farley PTP

1762–1838

, Amelia, Virginia, USA