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WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON 1662–1701

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 WILLIAM ANDERSON 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1662 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 10 Dec 1701 · Herring Creek Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Father Lord Lieutenant John Anderson Provost Of Glasgow Arrived America 1664
Mother Marion Margery Pollock
Spouse Sarah Ross
Children Margaret Anderson

Researchers connected through WILLIAM ANDERSON 1662–1701

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Biography

WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON was born in 1662 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of lord lieutenant john anderson provost of glasgow arrived america 1664 and marion margery pollock. WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON married sarah ross, and had children including margaret anderson. WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON passed away in 1701 in Herring Creek Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1701
Death of WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON in Herring Creek Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM ANDERSON

This ancestor line traces from Knightsbridge, Gloucestershire, England (1450) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1662) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WILLIAM ANDERSON (1662–1701) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Herring Creek Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, 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 (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 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.

WILLIAM ANDERSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON PTP
1662–1701
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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WILLIAM ANDERSON's Descendants

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WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON PTP 1662–1701