YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Obedience Branch 1694–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 FEB 1694/95

Birth Location: HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA

Death Date: 1771

Death Location: CHESTERFIELD CO.VA.

Father: Christopher Branch

Mother: Ann Sherman

Spouse(s): William Cheatham, William Cheatham

Children(s): Thomas Cheatham

In 1694, Obedience Branch entered the world in HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA, born to Christopher Branch And Ann Sherman. Obedience Branch married William Bass, William Cheatham, and had children including Thomas Cheatham. Obedience Branch passed away in 1771 in CHESTERFIELD CO.VA..

Find more search results for Obedience Branch
OB

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:
B
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 1694, Obedience Branch entered the world in HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA, born to Christopher Branch And Ann Sherman.
  • Obedience Branch married William Bass, William Cheatham, and had children including Thomas Cheatham.
  • Obedience Branch passed away in 1771 in CHESTERFIELD CO.VA..

Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Branch
1659–1728
Birth Location: HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
CB
Ann Sherman
1660–1726
Birth Location: HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
AS

Spouses(s)

William Cheatham
1612–1658
Birth Location: Manchester, Lancashire, , England
WC
William Cheatham
1680–
Birth Location: Henrico Co, VA
WC

Children(s)

Thomas Cheatham
1645–1726
Birth Location: Deane, Lancashire, England
TC

Obedience Branch's Ancestors

Self
Obedience Branch
1694–1771
Birth Place: HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
Parents
Christopher Branch
1659–1728
HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
Ann Sherman
1660–1726
HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
Grandparents
Christopher Branch
1627–1665
Henrico,,Virginia,USA
Sarah Almond
1629–1666
Henrico,,Virginia,USA
Henry Sherman
1637–1695
Varina,Henrico,Virginia,USA
Cecily Farrar
1630–1703
Farrars Island,Henrico,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Branch
1602–1681
Mary Addie
1602–1630
Thomas Almond
1600–
Mary 13
1605–1644
Henry Sherman
1637–1695
Cecily Farrar
1630–1703
William Capt.
1583–1637
Cecily Farrar
1571–1661
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Capt.
1583–1637
Cecily Farrar
1571–1661
Dr. Reynolds
1575–1603
Cecily Phippen
1581–1659

Obedience Branch's Descendants

1.
OB
Obedience Branch (27 FEB 1694/95–1771) m. William Cheatham (1612–12 Mar 1658) m. William Cheatham (Bet. 1680–1690–Unknown)
  1. 1. Thomas Cheatham 1645–1726 m. Margaret (Maye) McClure 1655–1726 m. Tabitha Osborne 1677–1756 m. Margaret Houlme 1648–1670
    1. 1. Susannah Cheatham 1688–1754 m. John Farmer 1676–1759
      1. 1. Frederick Farmer 1712–1782 m. Martha Hatcher 1735–1755 m. Obedience Adkins 1750–1795
        1. 1. Frederick Farmer 1747–1782 m. Elizabeth Metcalf 1745–1776 m. Obedience Adkins 1750–1795

Obedience Branch's Timeline

2 Records

1694
27 FEB 1694/95
Birth of Obedience Branch in HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA
1771
1771
Age 77
Death of Obedience Branch in CHESTERFIELD CO.VA.
CHESTERFIELD CO.VA.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 FEB 1694/95
    Event Place: HENRICO CO.VIRGINIA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: CHESTERFIELD CO.VA.
Find more search results for Obedience Branch

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