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William Brennen 1871–1893

Public Tree Person

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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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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Brennen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 28 May 1871 · Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
Died 19 Nov 1893 · Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
Father Michael Brennen
Mother Anna M Foley
Siblings Anna M Brennen, Ellen Elenora Brennen, James Brennen, John W Brennen, Katherine Brennan Werrick, Lucy Brennen, Margaret Agnes Brennen, Michael Brennen

Researchers connected through William Brennen 1871–1893

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Brennen began in 1871 in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States. William Brennen passed away in 1893 in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1871
Birth of William Brennen in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
Birth
1893
Death of William Brennen in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brennen

This ancestor line traces from County Wicklow, Ireland (1832) to Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States (1871) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Brennen (1871–1893) was born in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States and died in Lancaster, Erie, New York, 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 (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 2 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 Brennen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Brennen PTP
1871–1893
Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Brennen's Descendants

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William Brennen PTP 1871–1893