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William Henry Ashmore 1816–1903

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Ashmore 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 May 1816 · Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Died 29 Dec 1903 · Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Father John Or James Thomas Ashmore
Mother Rebeckah BRASHER (1776–1859)
Siblings Cynthia Ann Ashmore, Eleanor Ashmore, Elizabeth B Ashmore, Ellender Ashmore, Harriet Ashmore, James D Ashmore, James Jimmy Ashmore, Jane Ashmore, John Thomas Ashmore Jr, Martha D Ashmore, Mary H Ashmore, Polly Ashmore, Sarah B Ashmore, Thomas Paschal Ashmore, Violet Ashmore
Records
1850 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census OneWorldTree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Henry Ashmore was born in 1816 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA, the child of john or james thomas ashmore and rebeckah jane brasher. William Henry Ashmore passed away in 1903 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1816
Birth of William Henry Ashmore in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1903
Death of William Henry Ashmore in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ashmore

This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA (1768) to Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA (1816) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Ashmore (1816–1903) was born in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA and died in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States. 3 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, 3 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.

Related Records

John Or James Thomas Ashmore
Father
Rebeckah BRASHER
1776–1859 · Mother

William Ashmore's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Henry Ashmore PTP
1816–1903
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Unknown
Rebeckah Jane BRASHER PTP
1776–1859
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Ashmore's Descendants

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William Henry Ashmore PTP 1816–1903