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William M Estes 1829–1921

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 Estes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 10 Mar 1829 · , Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Died 12 Feb 1921 · , Swain, North Carolina, USA
Father Thomas Estes
Mother Margaret Crawford
Siblings Darcus Estes, Dolphus Ervin Estes, Frances Elmina Fanny Estes, Jesse E Estes, John Hamilton Estes, Nancy C Estes, Sarah Jane Estes

Researchers connected through William Estes 1829–1921

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Estes 1829–1921

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William M Estes was born in 1829 in, Haywood, North Carolina, USA, the child of thomas estes and margaret crawford. William M Estes passed away in 1921 in, Swain, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1829
Birth of William M Estes in, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1921
Death of William M Estes in, Swain, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Estes

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1200) to , Haywood, North Carolina, USA (1829) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Estes (1829–1921) was born in , Haywood, North Carolina, USA and died in , Swain, North Carolina, USA. 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 24 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.

William Estes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William M Estes PTP
1829–1921
, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Estes's Descendants

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William M Estes PTP 1829–1921