Who was Nancy Williams?

Nancy Williams (1828–1883) was born in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA and died in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nancy Elizabeth Minerva Williams 1828–1883

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 26 Mar 1828 · Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

Died 12 May 1883 · Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

Father Walter Watson Wattie Williams

Mother Amelia Nancy Emily Milly Greene

Siblings Abigail Elizabeth Lizzie Caroline Williams, Andrew Andy Grant Williams, Benjamin B Williams, Elisha Williams, Elizabeth Jane Eliza Williams, Jonas K Williams, Penelope Emily Adelaide Williams, Sarah Williams, Thomas H Williams

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Watson Wattie Williams

Amelia Nancy Emily Milly Greene

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1828, Nancy Elizabeth Minerva Williams entered the world in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA, born to walter watson wattie williams and amelia nancy emily milly greene. Nancy Elizabeth Minerva Williams passed away in 1883 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA.

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1828

Birth of Nancy Elizabeth Minerva Williams in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1883

Death of Nancy Elizabeth Minerva Williams in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy Williams

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1420) to Henderson County, North Carolina, USA (1828) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nancy Williams (1828–1883) was born in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA and died in Henderson County, North Carolina, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nancy 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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