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William Dring 1895–1961

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Dring in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1895 · Chasetown, Staffordshire, England
Died 8 MAY 1961 · Codnor, Derbyshire, England
Father John Henry Dring
Mother Mary Ann Watson
Siblings Arthur Dring, Eliza Dring, Elizabeth Dring, Emma Dring, John Dring, L Edith Dring, Martha Dring, Mary Jane Dring, Sarah Ellen Dring
Records
alan has death cert- derby … Ancestry Family Tree BIRTH CERT. SON OF JOHN … MARRIAGE CERT IN FILE
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Researchers connected through William Dring 1895–1961

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1895, William Dring entered the world in Chasetown, Staffordshire, England, born to john henry dring and mary ann watson. William Dring passed away in 1961 in Codnor, Derbyshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record alan has death cert- derby royal inf- chronic broncitis

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record BIRTH CERT. SON OF JOHN AND MARY ANN.

  4. 4
    Record MARRIAGE CERT IN FILE

Life Timeline

1895
Birth of William Dring in Chasetown, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1961
Death of William Dring in Codnor, Derbyshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dring

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1525) to Chasetown, Staffordshire, England (1895) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Dring (1895–1961) was born in Chasetown, Staffordshire, England and died in Codnor, Derbyshire, England. 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 10 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.

Related Records

John Henry Dring
Father
Mary Ann Watson
Mother

William Dring's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Dring PTP
1895–1961
Chasetown, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Dring's Descendants

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William Dring PTP 1895–1961