Cornelius Coffin Williams 1879–1957
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Cornelius Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Cornelius Williams 1879–1957
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Cornelius Coffin Williams began in 1879 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA. In 1942, Cornelius Coffin Williams resided in Clayton, St Louis, Missouri, USA. Cornelius Coffin Williams married edwina, and had children including rose isabelle williams, tennessee williams, walter dakin williams. Cornelius Coffin Williams passed away in 1957 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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5Death Records Tennessee, Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Cornelius Williams
This ancestor line traces from London, England (1440) to Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA (1879) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Cornelius Williams (1879–1957) was born in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA and died in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Cornelius 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 10 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.
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Cornelius Williams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record