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William Beals 1687–1742

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have William Beals in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 1 Feb 1687 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 2 Jan 1742 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Father John Beals (1717–1796)
Mother Mary Jane Clayton
Siblings Alexander Beals, Grace Beals, Jacob Beals, John Jacob Beals, Mary Ann Beals, Patience Beals, Phebe Beals, Sarah Beals

Researchers connected through William Beals 1687–1742

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Beals began in 1687 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. William Beals passed away in 1742 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records Maryland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1687
Birth of William Beals in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1742
Death of William Beals in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Beals

This ancestor line traces from Beal On The Hill, Durham, , England (1625) to Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1687) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Beals (1687–1742) was born in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 5 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, 5 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 3 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 Beals's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Beals PTP
1687–1742
Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Beals PTP
1717–1796
Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Beals's Descendants

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William Beals PTP 1687–1742