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Thomas Owsley 1697–1751

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Owsley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1697 · Stafford, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Died 25 Jun 1751 · Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Father Bridgeman Joyner
Mother Ann Harris
Siblings Bridgeman Joyner, Elizabeth Oliver, John Joyner, Joshua Joyner, Nathan Joyner
Records
Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, …
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Researchers connected through Thomas Owsley 1697–1751

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Owsley began in 1697 in Stafford, New Kent, Virginia, United States. Thomas Owsley passed away in 1751 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Thomas Owsley in Stafford, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Birth
1751
Death of Thomas Owsley in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Owsley

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA (1655) to Stafford, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1697) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Owsley (1697–1751) was born in Stafford, New Kent, Virginia, United States and died in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 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.

Related Records

Bridgeman Joyner
Father
Ann Harris
Mother

Thomas Owsley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Owsley PTP
1697–1751
Stafford, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
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Thomas Owsley's Descendants

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Thomas Owsley PTP 1697–1751