Who was William Cupples?

William Cupples (1852–1942) was born in Montgomery, North Carolina, USA and died in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William C Cupples 1852–1942

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

Born 10 Jun 1852 · Montgomery, North Carolina, USA

Died 17 Aug 1942 · Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA

Father William Cupples

Mother Nancy Annis Richardson

Siblings Adaline Cupples, Annice Cupples, Daniel Don Cupples, Elijah Eli P Cupples, Elizabeth Cupples, Enouch J Cupples, James Cupples, John Allen Cupples, Martha J Cupples, Mary Ann Cupples, Mary E Cupples, Millie Emeline Cupples, Rebecca Jane Cupples, Rubin Cupples, Samuel Cupples, Thomas J Cupples, Walttina Cupples, Willam Andrew Cupples, William C Cupples

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William Cupples

Nancy Annis Richardson

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Children

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Biography

The story of William C Cupples began in 1852 in Montgomery, North Carolina, USA. William C Cupples passed away in 1942 in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA.

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1852

Birth of William C Cupples in Montgomery, North Carolina, USA

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1942

Death of William C Cupples in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cupples

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Montgomery, North Carolina, USA (1852) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cupples (1852–1942) was born in Montgomery, North Carolina, USA and died in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, 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 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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