William Brookshire 1756–1836
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Brookshire in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Brookshire 1756–1836
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Brookshire began in 1756 in Deep River, Anson, North Carolina, United States. William Brookshire passed away in 1836 in Elkville, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
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1Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Record Millennium File
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4Military U.S. Pensioners
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brookshire
This ancestor line traces from Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1567) to Deep River, Anson, North Carolina, United States (1756) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Brookshire (1756–1836) was born in Deep River, Anson, North Carolina, United States and died in Elkville, Wilkes, North Carolina, 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 7 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.
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William Brookshire's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record