William Ayers 1843–1931
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Ayers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Ayers 1843–1931
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Ayers began in 1843 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England. In 1875, William Ayers was employed in Lincoln, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand. In 1876, William Ayers resided in Lincoln, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand. William Ayers married ann maria gough, and had children including albert tintern ayers, alfred arthur ayers, annie, edith minne ayers, elizabeth harriet ayers, ernest robert ayers, florence jane ayers, george francis ayers, john henry ayers, lily lavinia ayers, mary jane, william edward ayers. William Ayers passed away in 1931 in Carnarvon, Manawatu, New Zealand.
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1Immigration Passenger List
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2Record Family Tree provided by Mr Mervyn AYERS
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3Record Family Tree provided by Mrs Phyllis AVERY (nee AYERS)
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4Record Geni World Family Tree
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5Record Harman Family Site
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6Record NZ Church Marriage Register: AYERS William Edward - CARTER Elizabeth, 26 Jun 1895, St Andrew's, Presbyterian, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Vol 3, 128C
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7Record NZSG Kiwi Collection - School Admission Records
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8Record St Andrew's, Presbyterian, Vol 3, 148C, Canterbury Public Library
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9Record St Steven's, Anglican, Lincoln, Vol 2, 45, Canterbury Public Library
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ayers
This ancestor line traces from South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England (1680) to South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England (1843) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Ayers (1843–1931) was born in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England and died in Carnarvon, Manawatu, New Zealand. 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 (A) 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 6 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
William Ayers's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record