Who was John Williamson?

John Williamson (1923–2003) was born in Giles, Tennessee and died in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Edward Williamson 1923–2003

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Dec 1923 · Giles, Tennessee

Died 12 Jun 2003 · Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina

Father John O Williamson

Mother Beautrice Rodes

Siblings Mamie R Williamson, Nora Mae Williamson, Ophelia Williamson Owens

Records

U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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Immediate Family

Parents

John O Williamson

Beautrice Rodes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1923, John Edward Williamson entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, born to john o williamson and beautrice rodes. John Edward Williamson passed away in 2003 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina.

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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1923

Birth of John Edward Williamson in Giles, Tennessee

Birth

2003

Death of John Edward Williamson in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Williamson

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, Brabourne, East Ashford, Kent, England (1465) to Giles, Tennessee (1923) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Williamson (1923–2003) was born in Giles, Tennessee and died in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina. 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 John 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 17 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.