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William Bellamy 1738–1779

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Bellamy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 1 Jun 1738 · Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Died 27 Jun 1779 · Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Father Elizabeth Simpkins (1710–1745)
Spouse Mary Rose Clinch
Children Elizabeth Bellamy

Researchers connected through William Bellamy 1738–1779

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Biography

William Bellamy was born in 1738 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, the child of elizabeth simpkins. William Bellamy married mary rose clinch, and had children including elizabeth bellamy. William Bellamy passed away in 1779 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1738
Birth of William Bellamy in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1779
Death of William Bellamy in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bellamy

This ancestor line traces from Billsdon, Leicester, England (1595) to Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States (1738) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bellamy (1738–1779) was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States and died in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. 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 4 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 Bellamy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Bellamy PTP
1738–1779
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Elizabeth Simpkins PTP
1710–1745
Cropston, Leicestershire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Bellamy's Descendants

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William Bellamy PTP 1738–1779