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William Eston Eppes 1830–1896

Public Tree Person

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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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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 Eppes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 5 Jul 1830 · Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States
Died 25 Apr 1896 · Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, United States
Father Francis Wayles Eppes Vii
Mother Mary Elizabeth Cleland Randolph
Siblings Dr John Wayles Eppes, Elizabeth Mary Cleland Eppes, Female Eppes, Francis Eppes, Jane Cary Eppes, Thomas Jefferson Eppes

Researchers connected through William Eppes 1830–1896

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1830, William Eston Eppes entered the world in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States, born to francis wayles eppes vii and mary elizabeth cleland randolph. William Eston Eppes passed away in 1896 in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1830
Birth of William Eston Eppes in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States
Birth
1896
Death of William Eston Eppes in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Eppes

This ancestor line traces from England (1260) to Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States (1830) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Eppes (1830–1896) was born in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States and died in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, 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 17 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 Eppes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Eston Eppes PTP
1830–1896
Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States
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William Eppes's Descendants

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William Eston Eppes PTP 1830–1896