Who was William Critchfield?

William Critchfield (1755–1845) was born in Hancock, Washington, Maryland and died in New Centerville, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Critchfield 1755–1845

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 May 1755 · Hancock, Washington, Maryland

Died 19 Feb 1845 · New Centerville, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Amos Gibb Whitfield Critchfield

Mother Anna Maria Andries

Siblings Absalom Critchfield, Amos Critchfield, Benjamin Critchfield, Hester Critchfield, Isaac Crichfield, James Amos Critchfield, Joseph Critchfield, Joshua Critchfield, Nathaniel Critchfield, Phoebe Critchfield, Samuel Critchfield, William Critchfield

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Immediate Family

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Amos Gibb Whitfield Critchfield

Anna Maria Andries

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Biography

William Critchfield was born in 1755 in Hancock, Washington, Maryland, the child of amos gibb whitfield critchfield and anna maria andries. William Critchfield passed away in 1845 in New Centerville, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Birth of William Critchfield in Hancock, Washington, Maryland

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Death of William Critchfield in New Centerville, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Critchfield

This ancestor line traces from Hinton St George, South Somerset District, Somerset, England (1460) to Hancock, Washington, Maryland (1755) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Critchfield (1755–1845) was born in Hancock, Washington, Maryland and died in New Centerville, Somerset, Pennsylvania, 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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