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William Arthur Britton 1884–1962

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Britton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 18 Jun 1884 · Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
Died 22 May 1962 · Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
Spouse Agnes Rachael Jeffrey
Children Allan Britton, Arthur William Britton, Jean Britton, Leonard Joseph Britton, Phyllis Maud Britton, Thomas John Britton
Records
Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Biography

William Arthur Britton was born in 1884 in Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia. William Arthur Britton married agnes rachael jeffrey, and had children including allan britton, arthur william britton, jean britton, leonard joseph britton, phyllis maud britton, thomas john britton. William Arthur Britton passed away in 1962 in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1884
Birth of William Arthur Britton in Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
Birth
1962
Death of William Arthur Britton in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Britton (1884–1962) was born in Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia and died in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Britton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Arthur Britton PTP
1884–1962
Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
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William Britton's Descendants

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William Arthur Britton PTP 1884–1962