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William Cantey 1732–1773

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Cantey 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 06 Nov 1732 · St Andrews, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA
Died 08 Oct 1773 · St Marks Parish, South Carolina, USA
Father Lt Josiah Teige Boswood Vine Cantey Jacks Cr 12 Slaves Surveyor Sc Militia Jop Of St Marks
Mother Susannah Elizabeth Boswood Cantey
Siblings Anne Cantey, Comfort Canty, Elizabeth A Cantey, Esther Cantey, George Cantey, Martha Cantey, Rebecca Cantey, Susanna Cantey
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Cantey began in 1732 in St Andrews, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA. William Cantey passed away in 1773 in St Marks Parish, South Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1732
Birth of William Cantey in St Andrews, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1773
Death of William Cantey in St Marks Parish, South Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cantey

This ancestor line traces from Cork, Cork, , Ireland (1647) to St Andrews, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA (1732) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Cantey (1732–1773) was born in St Andrews, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA and died in St Marks Parish, South Carolina, USA. 4 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, 4 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.

Related Records

Lt Josiah Teige Boswood Vine Cantey Jacks Cr 12 Slaves Surveyor Sc Militia Jop Of St Marks
Father
Susannah Elizabeth Boswood Cantey
Mother

William Cantey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Cantey PTP
1732–1773
St Andrews, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Cantey's Descendants

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William Cantey PTP 1732–1773