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William Abraham Abrams 1820–1847

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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 William Abrams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 1 Jan 1820 · Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Died 28 May 1847 · Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Father Arder Abrams
Spouse Polly Mayo
Children John William Abrams

Researchers connected through William Abrams 1820–1847

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William Abraham Abrams began in 1820 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA. William Abraham Abrams married polly mayo, and had children including john william abrams. William Abraham Abrams passed away in 1847 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

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Life Timeline

1820
Birth of William Abraham Abrams in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1847
Death of William Abraham Abrams in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Abrams

This ancestor line traces from Pitt, North Carolina, USA (1795) to Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA (1820) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Abrams (1820–1847) was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA and died in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. 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 William 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 2 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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William Abrams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Abraham Abrams PTP
1820–1847
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Abrams's Descendants

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William Abraham Abrams PTP 1820–1847