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Lt Col William Joseph Callaway* 1712–1777

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lt Callaway* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1712 · Essex, Virginia, United States
Died 26 Nov 1777 · Callaway-Steptoe Family Cemetery -- New London, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Father Colonel Joseph Calloway
Spouse Elizabeth Tilley 1
Children Elizabeth Lee Callaway

Researchers connected through Lt Callaway* 1712–1777

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Biography

In 1712, Lt Col William Joseph Callaway entered the world in Essex, Virginia, United States, born to colonel joseph calloway. Lt Col William Joseph Callaway married elizabeth tilley 1, and had children including elizabeth lee callaway. Lt Col William Joseph Callaway passed away in 1777 in Callaway-Steptoe Family Cemetery -- New London, Bedford, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Lt Col William Joseph Callaway in Essex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1777
Death of Lt Col William Joseph Callaway in Callaway-Steptoe Family Cemetery -- New London, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lt Callaway*

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lt Callaway* (1712–1777) was born in Essex, Virginia, United States and died in Callaway-Steptoe Family Cemetery -- New London, Bedford, Virginia, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lt 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Lt Callaway*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lt Col William Joseph Callaway* PTP
1712–1777
Essex, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lt Callaway*'s Descendants

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Lt Col William Joseph Callaway* PTP 1712–1777