William Backhouse ASTOR 1792–1875
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William ASTOR in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through William ASTOR 1792–1875
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1792, William Backhouse ASTOR entered the world in New York, USA, born to john jacob astor and sarah cox todd. William Backhouse ASTOR married margaret alida rebecca astor, and had children including emily astor, henry astor, john jacob astor, laura astor, mary alida carey, sarah todd astor, william backhouse astor. William Backhouse ASTOR passed away in 1875 in New York, New York, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William ASTOR
This ancestor line traces from Benholm, England (1560) to New York, USA (1792) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William ASTOR (1792–1875) was born in New York, USA and died in New York, New York, 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 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 9 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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William ASTOR's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record