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Matthew Williamson 1815–1890

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 Matthew Williamson 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 8 Oct 1815 · Canterbury, Kent, England
Died 20 Apr 1890 · Colac, Victoria, Australia
Father Matthew Williamson
Mother Sarah Ann Ratcliffe
Siblings Diana Williamson, Dina Williamson, Edmund Joseph Williamson, John Williamson, Joseph Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Malcolm Williamson, Mary Ann Williamson, Rosetta Sarah Williamson, William Williamson

Researchers connected through Matthew Williamson 1815–1890

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1815, Matthew Williamson entered the world in Canterbury, Kent, England, born to matthew williamson and sarah ann ratcliffe. Matthew Williamson passed away in 1890 in Colac, Victoria, Australia.

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Life Timeline

1815
Birth of Matthew Williamson in Canterbury, Kent, England
Birth
1890
Death of Matthew Williamson in Colac, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Williamson

This ancestor line traces from Tenterden, Kent, England (1750) to Canterbury, Kent, England (1815) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Williamson (1815–1890) was born in Canterbury, Kent, England and died in Colac, Victoria, Australia. 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 Matthew 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.

Matthew Williamson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Williamson PTP
1815–1890
Canterbury, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Matthew Williamson's Descendants

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Matthew Williamson PTP 1815–1890