YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Waters Yancey 1854–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1854

Birth Location: Jasper County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 17 Oct 1920

Death Location: Stark, Butts County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Thomas Yancey

Mother: Martha Lawson

Spouse(s): Ludie Barnes

Children(s): Parham Yancey, Maggie Yancey, Caroline Yancey, Curry Yancey, Jessie Yancey

In 1854, John Waters Yancey entered the world in Jasper County, Georgia, USA, born to Thomas Jechonias Yancey And Martha E Lawson. In 1880, John Waters Yancey resided in District 616, Butts, Georgia, USA. John Waters Yancey married Ludie Elizabeth Barnes, and had children including Caroline L Yancey, Curry Grady Yancey, Jessie Mary Yancey, Maggie Ludy Yancey, Parham B Yancey. John Waters Yancey passed away in 1920 in Stark, Butts County, Georgia, United States of America.

Find more search results for John Yancey
JY

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 1854, John Waters Yancey entered the world in Jasper County, Georgia, USA, born to Thomas Jechonias Yancey And Martha E Lawson.
  • In 1880, John Waters Yancey resided in District 616, Butts, Georgia, USA.
  • John Waters Yancey married Ludie Elizabeth Barnes, and had children including Caroline L Yancey, Curry Grady Yancey, Jessie Mary Yancey, Maggie Ludy Yancey, Parham B Yancey.
  • John Waters Yancey passed away in 1920 in Stark, Butts County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Yancey's Ancestors

Self
John Yancey
1854–1920
Birth Place: Jasper County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Thomas Jechonias Yancey
1826–1900
Jasper County, Georgia, USA
Martha (E.) Lawson
1828–1938
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Reuben Lawson
1800–1870
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth (M.) Downs
1800–1881
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1750–1829
Delphia Robertson
1755–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lawson
1725–1784
Elizabeth Pierce
1727–1784
Daniel Robertson
1732–
Margaret Sanders
1730–1833

John Yancey's Descendants

1.
JY
John (Waters) Yancey (28 Apr 1854–17 Oct 1920) m. Ludie (Elizabeth) Barnes (26 May 1857–10 May 1928)
  1. 1. Parham (B.) Yancey 1884–1933
  2. 2. Maggie (Ludy) Yancey 1883–1968 m. William (Cliett Redman) Sr. 1881–1967
    1. 1. Marvin (Wilson) Redman 1913–1981
    2. 2. Margaret (Elizabeth) Redman 1915–2010
    3. 3. Mary (Eloise) Redman 1916–1997
    4. 4. Sarah (Martha) Redman 1918–1999
    5. 5. Rosa (Rebecca) Redman 1920–1982
    6. 6. William (Cliett Redman) Jr. 1924–1997
    7. 7. Bertha (Mildred) Redman 1911–1990 m. Charlie (Randolph) Long 1908–1959
  3. 3. Caroline (L.) Yancey 1875–1960
  4. 4. Curry (Grady) Yancey 1891–1942
  5. 5. Jessie (Mary) Yancey 1880–1945

John Yancey's Timeline

3 Records

1854
28 Apr 1854
Birth of John Waters Yancey in Jasper County, Georgia, USA
Jasper County, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
John Waters Yancey resided here in District 616, Butts, Georgia, USA
District 616, Butts, Georgia, USA
1920
17 Oct 1920
Age 66
Death of John Waters Yancey in Stark, Butts, Georgia, USA
Stark, Butts, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1854
    Event Place: Jasper County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 616, Butts, Georgia; Roll: 136; Page: 291C; Enumeration District: 017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 616, Butts, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 616, Butts, Georgia; Roll: 136; Page: 291C; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1920
    Event Place: Stark, Butts, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stark, Butts County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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