Major William Armistead 1671–1715
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Major Armistead in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1671, Major William Armistead entered the world in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States, born to capt major anthony ellis armistead and hannah armistead. Major William Armistead passed away in 1715 in Elizabeth City, American, Virginia, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Major Armistead
This ancestor line traces from Buckland, Hertfordshire, England (1475) to New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1671) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Major Armistead (1671–1715) was born in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States and died in Elizabeth City, American, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Major 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 8 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.
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Major Armistead's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record