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William Backhouse ASTOR 1792–1875

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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 19 Sep 1792 · New York, USA
Died 24 Nov 1875 · New York, New York, USA
Father John Jacob Astor
Mother Sarah Cox Todd
Spouse Margaret Alida Rebecca Astor
Children Emily Astor, Henry Astor, John Jacob Astor, Laura Astor, Mary Alida Carey, Sarah Todd Astor, William Backhouse Astor
Siblings Dorothea Astor, Eliza Astor, Henry Astor, John Jacob Astor, Laura Source Astor, Magdalena Vorfelder Astor, Nancy Astor, Sarah Astor

Researchers connected through William ASTOR 1792–1875

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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

1792
Birth of William Backhouse ASTOR in New York, USA
Birth
1875
Death of William Backhouse ASTOR in New York, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William ASTOR

This ancestor line traces from Benholm, England (1560) to New York, USA (1792) across 9 generations.

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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.
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 ASTOR's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Backhouse ASTOR PTP
1792–1875
New York, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William ASTOR's Descendants

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William Backhouse ASTOR PTP 1792–1875