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William Linville Boone 1768–1847

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have William Boone in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 7 independent trees

Born 22 FEB 1768 · Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Died 13 APR 1847 · Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Father Daniel Boone
Mother Rebecca Bryan
Siblings Daniel Morgan Boone, Edward Ned Boone, Israel Boone, James Boone, Jemima Boone, Jesse Bryan Boone, Lavina Boone, Nathaniel Boone, Rebecca Boone, Susannah Boone

Researchers connected through William Boone 1768–1847

and 6 more tree owners connected with William Boone 1768–1847

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1768, William Linville Boone entered the world in Rowan, North Carolina, United States, born to daniel boone and rebecca bryan. William Linville Boone passed away in 1847 in Shelby, Kentucky, United States.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1768
Birth of William Linville Boone in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1847
Death of William Linville Boone in Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Boone

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Rowan, North Carolina, United States (1768) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Boone (1768–1847) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Shelby, Kentucky, United States. 7 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, 7 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 25 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 Boone's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Linville Boone PTP
1768–1847
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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William Boone's Descendants

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William Linville Boone PTP 1768–1847