Who was William Bales?

William Bales (1924–1993) was born in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee and died in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Franklin "Pete" Bales 1924–1993

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Sep 1924 · Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

Died 26 May 1993 · Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA

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William Franklin "Pete" Bales was born in 1924 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee. William Franklin "Pete" Bales passed away in 1993 in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA.

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Birth of William Franklin "Pete" Bales in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

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: William Bales (1924–1993) was born in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee and died in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Franklin "Pete" Bales PTP

1924–1993

Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee