YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Humphries 1733–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Sept 1733

Birth Location: Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1796

Death Location: Richpatch, Botetourt, Virginia, USA

Father: Joseph Humphries

Mother: Hannah Bearcroft

Spouse(s): Margaret Murphy

Children(s): Elizabeth Humpries, Jane Humphries, Henry Humphries, Martha Humphries, Mary Humphries, William Humphries, Mary Rhodes

In 1733, John Humphries entered the world in Middlesex, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Humphries And Hannah Bearcroft. John Humphries married Margaret Murphy, and had children including Elizabeth Humpries, Henry Humphries, Jane Humphries, Martha Humphries, Mary C Rhodes, Mary Humphries, William Humphries. John Humphries passed away in 1796 in Richpatch, Botetourt, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for John Humphries
JH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1733, John Humphries entered the world in Middlesex, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Humphries And Hannah Bearcroft.
  • John Humphries married Margaret Murphy, and had children including Elizabeth Humpries, Henry Humphries, Jane Humphries, Martha Humphries, Mary C Rhodes, Mary Humphries, William Humphries.
  • John Humphries passed away in 1796 in Richpatch, Botetourt, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Humphries
1702–1769
Birth Location: –
JH
Hannah Bearcroft
1709–1769
Birth Location: St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
HB

Spouses(s)

Margaret Murphy
1765–1835
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MM

Children(s)

Elizabeth Humpries
1780–1865
Birth Location: Botetour, Virginia, USA
EH
Jane Humphries
1792–1855
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
JH
Henry Humphries
1787–1814
Birth Location: Botetouret Co., VA, USA
HH
Martha Humphries
1789–
Birth Location: Botetouret Co., VA, USA
MH
Mary Humphries
1790–
Birth Location: –
MH
William Humphries
1766–1827
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
WH
Mary Rhodes
1884–1940
Birth Location: Staimton, Virginia, USA
MR

John Humphries's Ancestors

Self
John Humphries
1733–1796
Birth Place: Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Humphries
1702–1769
Hannah Bearcroft
1709–1769
St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
Grandparents
Joseph Humphreys
1680–1731
Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Haney
1680–1705
Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
John Bearcroft
1696–1744
St Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Lucretia Nelms
1704–1745
St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Waddy
1670–1706
Earl Bearcroft
1670–1725
Katherine Haynie
1687–1724
John Nelms
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr.
1653–1764
Mary Winston
1647–1708
Martha
–1735

John Humphries's Descendants

1.
JH
John Humphries (24 Sept 1733–1796) m. Margaret Murphy (1765–1835)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Humpries 1780–1865 m. Jacob (Persinger) Sr. 1780–1850
    1. 1. Alexander Persinger 1823–1904
    2. 2. Charlotte Persinger 1812–1892
    3. 3. James (S Persinger) * 1816–1891
    4. 4. Lewis (Jeremiah) Persinger 1826–1895
    5. 5. William (Riley) Persinger 1814–1880
    6. 6. Henry Persinger 1812–1862
    7. 7. William (John) Persinger 1815–1862
    8. 8. Ruth Persinger 1805–
    9. 9. Andrew Persinger 1815–1862 m. Ann Irven 1809–1858 m. Elizabeth Humphries 1808–
    10. 10. Jacob (Godfrey) Persinger 1809–1870
    11. 11. John Persinger 1813–1862
    12. 12. David Persinger 1840–
    13. 13. Unknown (Female) Persinger 1807–
    14. 14. Unknown (Male) Persinger 1808–
    15. 15. Charlotte Persinger 1821–1892
    16. 16. William (John) Persinger 1817–1876
    17. 17. James (R Persinger) * 1816–1891
    18. 18. Dr. (Abraham) Persinger 1810–1885
    19. 19. William (J.) PERSINGER 1796–1876
    20. 20. Charles (Anderson) Persinger 1827–1862 m. Elizabeth Terry 1808– m. Sophronia (matilda) myers 1841–1880 m. Mary (Martha) Terry 1823–1880
      1. 1. Wm (Carper) Persinger 1853–1925
      2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Persinger 1848–1935
      3. 3. Franklin (P) Persinger 1854–
      4. 4. Sophronia (J Alice) Persinger 1861–1944
      5. 5. Charlotte Persinger 1856–
      6. 6. Charlton Persinger 1856–
      7. 7. Alfred Persinger 1862–1935
      8. 8. Dovie (A) Persinger 1860–1922
      9. 9. Child Persinger 1860–
      10. 10. Joseph (S.) Persinger 1845–1932
      11. 11. Joanna Persinger 1847–
      12. 12. Charles Persinger 1848–
      13. 13. Jacob (W.) Persinger 1875–1953
      14. 14. Sarah (J. S.) Persinger 1879–
      15. 15. Charlotte (Ann Elizabeth) Persinger 1866–1902
      16. 16. Charles (M.) Persinger 1864–
      17. 17. Delian (B.) Persinger 1870–
      18. 18. George (E.) Persinger 1872–
      19. 19. Elizabeth (Anne) Persinger 1859–1917 m. William (Emmett) Craft 1846–1926
        1. 1. Lewis (P.) Craft 1880–
        2. 2. Lee (Andrew) Craft 1882–1937 m. Susan (Rebecca) Pearl 1883–1957
        3. 3. Harry (McKim) Craft 1902–1959 m. Lena (Mabel) Bess 1910–1977
        4. 4. Charles (C) Craft 1884–1916
        5. 5. Moria (L) Craft 1893–1969
        6. 6. Elza (R) Craft 1898–
        7. 7. Alonzo (P) Craft 1896–1967
        8. 8. Rosa (Elza J) Craft 1898–1976
        9. 9. Phillip (Lewis) Craft 1879–1934
        10. 10. Samuel (Lee) Montgomery-Craft 1874–1954
        11. 11. Lewis (F) Craft 1888–1888
        12. 12. William (Carper) Craft 1884–1943
        13. 13. Garfield (Alfred) Craft 1886–1963 m. Virona (Louisa) Smith 1887–1937
        14. 14. Ethel (C) Craft 1890–1962 m. Charles (Edward) Elmore 1879–1969
        15. 15. L. (P.) Craft 1880–1934
        16. 16. Carloss (C.) Craft 1904–1916
        17. 17. George (Franklin) Craft 1877–1929
        18. 18. Rosa (J) Craft 1904–2004
        19. 19. Mary (Anna) Craft 1878–1943 m. Davis (Montgomery) Tucker 1881–1937
  2. 2. Jane Humphries 1792–1855
  3. 3. Henry Humphries 1787–1814
  4. 4. Martha Humphries 1789–
  5. 5. Mary Humphries 1790–
  6. 6. William Humphries 1766–1827
  7. 7. Mary (C) Rhodes 1884–1940

John Humphries's Timeline

3 Records

1733
24 Sept 1733
Birth of John Humphries in Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Middlesex, Virginia, USA
1733
07 Oct 1733
John Humphries was baptized
None
1796
1796
Age 63
Death of John Humphries in Richpatch, Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Richpatch, Botetourt, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sept 1733
    Event Place: Middlesex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 005551-008550

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1733
    Record Source: Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Richpatch, Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Find more search results for John Humphries

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE