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Capt William Meriwether 1730–1790

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Meriwether in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 25 Dec 1730 · Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Died 24 Dec 1790 · Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Father Col David Meriwether
Mother Elizabeth Anne Holmes
Siblings Anne Nancy Meriweather, Captain David Meriwether, Colonel James Meriwether, Francis Meriwether, James Meriwether, Jane Meriwether, Mary Meriwether, Mary Waller Meriwether Lewis, Nicholas Meriwether, Sarah Meriwether, Thomas Meriwether

Researchers connected through Capt Meriwether 1730–1790

and 1 more tree owner connected with Capt Meriwether 1730–1790

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Capt William Meriwether began in 1730 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States. Capt William Meriwether passed away in 1790 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Capt William Meriwether in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Birth
1790
Death of Capt William Meriwether in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Meriwether

This ancestor line traces from New Kent, New Kent, Virginia (1667) to Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States (1730) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Meriwether (1730–1790) was born in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States and died in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. 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 Capt 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 3 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.

Capt Meriwether's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt William Meriwether PTP
1730–1790
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Capt Meriwether's Descendants

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Capt William Meriwether PTP 1730–1790