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Alexander Stilwell 1860–1945

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Stilwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jul 1860 · Westfield, Clark, Illinois, USA
Died 4 Aug 1945 · Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Father William Twin Stilwell
Mother Emily Wilcox
Siblings Alwildia Mary Stilwell, Ann Eliza Stilwell, Artimacy Twin Stilwell, Barbara Stilwell, Cassandra Stilwell, Charles Stilwell, James Stilwell, Jane Stilwell, Julia M Stilwell, Lucinda E Stilwell, Lucy M Stilwell, Malissa Twin Stilwell, Susanna Susan D Stilwell
Records
1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Illinois, County Marriages Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900
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Researchers connected through Alexander Stilwell 1860–1945

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Alexander Stilwell was born in 1860 in Westfield, Clark, Illinois, USA, the child of william twin stilwell and emily wilcox. Alexander Stilwell passed away in 1945 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017

  9. 9
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Illinois, County Marriages

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    Record Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900

Life Timeline

1860
Birth of Alexander Stilwell in Westfield, Clark, Illinois, USA
Birth
1945
Death of Alexander Stilwell in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Stilwell

This ancestor line traces from Herfordshire, England (1400) to Westfield, Clark, Illinois, USA (1860) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Stilwell (1860–1945) was born in Westfield, Clark, Illinois, USA and died in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, 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 Alexander 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 14 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

William Twin Stilwell
Father
Emily Wilcox
Mother

Alexander Stilwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Stilwell PTP
1860–1945
Westfield, Clark, Illinois, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Alexander Stilwell's Descendants

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Alexander Stilwell PTP 1860–1945