William James Galford 1785–1824
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Galford 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Galford 1785–1824
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William James Galford began in 1785 in Augusta County, Virginia. William James Galford married jane wooddell, and had children including henry slavens galford, james c galford, jane g galford, john w galford, nancy galford. William James Galford passed away in 1824 in Pike County, Ohio, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Galford
This ancestor line traces from Brix, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Augusta County, Virginia (1785) across 24 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Galford (1785–1824) was born in Augusta County, Virginia and died in Pike County, Ohio, 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 (C) 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.
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William Galford's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record