Who was Penelope Williams?

Penelope Williams (1840–1916) was born in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA and died in Blue Ridge, Henderson, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Penelope Emily Adelaide Williams 1840–1916

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

Born 22 Mar 1840 · Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

Died 21 May 1916 · Blue Ridge, Henderson, 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, Nancy Elizabeth Minerva 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

Penelope Emily Adelaide Williams was born in 1840 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA, the child of walter watson wattie williams and amelia nancy emily milly greene. Penelope Emily Adelaide Williams passed away in 1916 in Blue Ridge, Henderson, North Carolina, USA.

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1840

Birth of Penelope Emily Adelaide Williams in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

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1916

Death of Penelope Emily Adelaide Williams in Blue Ridge, Henderson, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Penelope Williams

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1420) to Henderson County, North Carolina, USA (1840) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Penelope Williams (1840–1916) was born in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA and died in Blue Ridge, Henderson, 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 Penelope 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.
: 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.
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