William Austin Dickinson 1829–1895
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9 researchers on YourRoots have William Dickinson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Dickinson 1829–1895
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1829, William Austin Dickinson entered the world in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, born to edward dickinson and emily norcross. William Austin Dickinson passed away in 1895 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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4Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dickinson
This ancestor line traces from Earls Colne, Essex, England (1525) to Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1829) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Dickinson (1829–1895) was born in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 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 12 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 Dickinson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record