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William Furlsbury Carter 1811–1888

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Carter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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, with linked records

Born 1 May 1811 · Newry, Oxford, Maine, USA
Died 10 Oct 1888 · Santaquin, Utah, Utah, USA
Spouse Sally Ann Mecham
Children William Frances Carter
Records
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Biography

In 1811, William Furlsbury Carter entered the world in Newry, Oxford, Maine, USA. William Furlsbury Carter married sally ann mecham, and had children including william frances carter. William Furlsbury Carter passed away in 1888 in Santaquin, Utah, Utah, USA.

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1811
Birth of William Furlsbury Carter in Newry, Oxford, Maine, USA
Birth
1888
Death of William Furlsbury Carter in Santaquin, Utah, Utah, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Carter

This ancestor line traces from Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK (1500) to Newry, Oxford, Maine, USA (1811) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Carter (1811–1888) was born in Newry, Oxford, Maine, USA and died in Santaquin, Utah, Utah, USA. 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Carter in the US Census
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William Carter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Furlsbury Carter PTP
1811–1888
Newry, Oxford, Maine, USA
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William Carter's Descendants

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William Furlsbury Carter PTP 1811–1888