William Cranch 1769–1855
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Cranch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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
Researchers connected through William Cranch 1769–1855
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Cranch was born in 1769 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of richard cranch and mary smith. William Cranch married nancy greenleaf, and had children including abby adams cranch, christopher pearse cranch, christopher pierce 1 cranch, edward pope cranch, elizabeth eliot cranch, john cranch, john quincy cranch, margaret dawes cranch, mary cranch, richard cranch, william greenleaf cranch. William Cranch passed away in 1855 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cranch
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1769) across 19 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Cranch (1769–1855) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Washington, District of Columbia, 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 19 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 Cranch's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record