Who was William Green?

William Green (1705–1747) was born in Amelia, Virginia, United States and died in Amelia, Virginia, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Marston Green 1705–1747

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1705 · Amelia, Virginia, United States

Died 22 Aug 1747 · Amelia, Virginia, United States

Father Thomas The Seagull Green

Mother Martha Elizabeth Filmer

Siblings Abraham Green, Elizabeth Green, Hannah Green, John Green, Mary Green, Rebecca Green, Thomas Abner Green, Thomas Edward Green

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas The Seagull Green

Martha Elizabeth Filmer

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Children

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Biography

In 1705, William Marston Green entered the world in Amelia, Virginia, United States, born to thomas the seagull green and martha elizabeth filmer. William Marston Green passed away in 1747 in Amelia, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of William Marston Green in Amelia, Virginia, United States

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1747

Death of William Marston Green in Amelia, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Green

This ancestor line traces from netherlands (1600) to Amelia, Virginia, United States (1705) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Green (1705–1747) was born in Amelia, Virginia, United States and died in Amelia, Virginia, United States. 6 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, 6 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 3 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.
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