Who was WILLIAM Crabtree?

WILLIAM Crabtree (1682–1756) was born in Broughton, Yorkshire, England and died in Kingsville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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WILLIAM Crabtree 1682–1756

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 6 MAR 1682 · Broughton, Yorkshire, England

Died 10 SEP 1756 · Kingsville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Father John Crabtree

Mother Alice Courtney

Siblings Deliverance Crabtree, Esther Crabtree, Francis Crabtree, James Crabtree, John Crabtree Jr

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Anderson Family Site (23andMe)

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Crabtree

Alice Courtney

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1682, WILLIAM Crabtree entered the world in Broughton, Yorkshire, England, born to john crabtree and alice courtney. WILLIAM Crabtree passed away in 1756 in Kingsville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Anderson Family Site (23andMe)

Life Timeline

1682

Birth of WILLIAM Crabtree in Broughton, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1756

Death of WILLIAM Crabtree in Kingsville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM Crabtree

This ancestor line traces from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England (1450) to Broughton, Yorkshire, England (1682) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: WILLIAM Crabtree (1682–1756) was born in Broughton, Yorkshire, England and died in Kingsville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 7 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, 7 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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