William Henry Duffield 1842–1906
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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
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Immediate Family
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
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.
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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William Duffield's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record