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William Blackburn 1728–1802

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Blackburn 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 30 Jun 1728 · Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Died 18 Aug 1802 · Elderville, Gregg, Texas, United States
Father John Blackburn
Mother Rachel Morton (1694–1766)
Siblings Abigail Blackburn, Ambrose Sr Blackburn, Anthony Blackburn, Elinor Blackburn, John Blackburn, Joseph Blackburn, Rachel Blackburn, Samuel Blackburn, Thomas J Blackburn

Researchers connected through William Blackburn 1728–1802

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Blackburn 1728–1802

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Blackburn was born in 1728 in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland, the child of john blackburn and rachel morton. William Blackburn passed away in 1802 in Elderville, Gregg, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1728
Birth of William Blackburn in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Birth
1802
Death of William Blackburn in Elderville, Gregg, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Blackburn

This ancestor line traces from Glens Falls, Warren, New York, United States (1620) to Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland (1728) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Blackburn (1728–1802) was born in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland and died in Elderville, Gregg, Texas, United States. 3 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, 3 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 Blackburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Blackburn PTP
1728–1802
Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Morton PTP
1694–1766
Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Blackburn's Descendants

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William Blackburn PTP 1728–1802