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William Henry Duffield 1842–1906

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Duffield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 31 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 2 independent trees

Born 28 Sep 1842 · La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Died 23 Oct 1906 · Willits, Mendocino, California, United States
Father William Shephard Duffield
Mother Mary Ann Stanton
Spouse Sarah Jane Ogden
Children Clara Myrtle Duffield, Harriet Asenath Duffield, Jesse Claude Duffield, John Adelbert Duffield, Maude Bessie Duffield
Siblings Clarissa Melissa Duffield, George Stoddard Duffield, Hannah Duffield, Helen Louisa Duffield, Mary Duffield

Researchers connected through William Duffield 1842–1906

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Biography

The story of William Henry Duffield began in 1842 in La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States. William Henry Duffield married sarah jane ogden, and had children including clara myrtle duffield, harriet asenath duffield, jesse claude duffield, john adelbert duffield, maude bessie duffield. William Henry Duffield passed away in 1906 in Willits, Mendocino, California, United States.

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Life Timeline

1842
Birth of William Henry Duffield in La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Birth
1906
Death of William Henry Duffield in Willits, Mendocino, California, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Duffield

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States (1842) across 31 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Duffield (1842–1906) was born in La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States and died in Willits, Mendocino, California, United States. 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 31 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Duffield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Henry Duffield PTP
1842–1906
La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Duffield's Descendants

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William Henry Duffield PTP 1842–1906