Who was William Cupples?

William Cupples (1851–1931) was born in Tennessee and died in Madison, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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William Andrew Cupples 1851–1931

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Jul 1851 · Tennessee

Died 11 Dec 1931 · Madison, Tennessee

Father William Reuban Cupples

Mother Nancy Mamie Richardson

Siblings Annice Cupples, Elijah P Cupples, Enoch J Cupples, Mary Elizabeth Cupples, Rebecca Jane Cupples, Thomas Jefferson Cupples

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Reuban Cupples

Nancy Mamie Richardson

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1851, William Andrew Cupples entered the world in Tennessee, born to william reuban cupples and nancy mamie richardson. William Andrew Cupples passed away in 1931 in Madison, Tennessee.

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1851

Birth of William Andrew Cupples in Tennessee

Birth

1931

Death of William Andrew Cupples in Madison, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cupples

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Tennessee (1851) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cupples (1851–1931) was born in Tennessee and died in Madison, Tennessee. 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 14 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.
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