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William Brizendine 1650–1728

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Brizendine 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1650 · Essex, Virginia, United States
Died 18 Mar 1728 · Essex, Virginia, United States
Father Richard Brizendine (1679–1744)
Mother Mary Elizabeth Davis
Siblings Francis Brizendine, John Brizendine

Researchers connected through William Brizendine 1650–1728

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Brizendine was born in 1650 in Essex, Virginia, United States, the child of richard brizendine and mary elizabeth davis. William Brizendine passed away in 1728 in Essex, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of William Brizendine in Essex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1728
Death of William Brizendine in Essex, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brizendine

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1590) to Essex, Virginia, United States (1650) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Brizendine (1650–1728) was born in Essex, Virginia, United States and died in Essex, Virginia, 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 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 Brizendine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Brizendine PTP
1650–1728
Essex, Virginia, United States
Parents
Richard Brizendine PTP
1679–1744
Essex, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Brizendine's Descendants

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William Brizendine PTP 1650–1728