Who was William Bean?

William Bean (1879–1880) was born in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA and died in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Cullen Bean 1879–1880

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 May 1879 · Provo, Utah, Utah, USA

Died 25 Jul 1880 · Provo, Utah, Utah, USA

Father James William Bean

Mother Alice Smart

Siblings Azua Bean, Charles Sterling Bean, Diana Bean, Elfie Bean, Estella Bean, George E Bean, Harriet Virginia Bean, Joseph Wayne Bean, Lee Addison Bean, Luella Bean, Margaret Bean, Orca Bean, Pauline Bean, Ross Smoot Bean, Ruth Bean, Seth Bean

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Immediate Family

Parents

James William Bean

Alice Smart

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Cullen Bean began in 1879 in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA. William Cullen Bean passed away in 1880 in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA.

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Birth of William Cullen Bean in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA

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1880

Death of William Cullen Bean in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bean

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Provo, Utah Co., UT, USA (1879) across 36 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Bean (1879–1880) was born in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA and died in Provo, Utah, Utah, 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 36 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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