Who was WILLIAM ESTES?

WILLIAM ESTES (1744–1780) was born in King and Queen, Virginia, United States (or Halifax, VA, USA) and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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WILLIAM ISAAC ESTES 1744–1780

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 May 1744 · King and Queen, Virginia, United States (or Halifax, VA, USA)

Died 18 May 1780 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Father Moses Estes

Mother Elizabeth Webb

Siblings Elisha Estes, John Estes, Moses Estes Jr, Samuel Estes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Estes

Elizabeth Webb

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Children

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Biography

WILLIAM ISAAC ESTES was born in 1744 in King and Queen, Virginia, United States (or Halifax, VA, USA), the child of moses estes and elizabeth webb. WILLIAM ISAAC ESTES passed away in 1780 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

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1744

Birth of WILLIAM ISAAC ESTES in King and Queen, Virginia, United States (or Halifax, VA, USA)

Birth

1780

Death of WILLIAM ISAAC ESTES in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM ESTES

This ancestor line traces from King and Queen, Virginia, United States (1639) to King and Queen, Virginia, United States (or Halifax, VA, USA) (1744) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: WILLIAM ESTES (1744–1780) was born in King and Queen, Virginia, United States (or Halifax, VA, USA) and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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