Who was William Green?

William Green (1816–1888) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William S Green 1816–1888

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Mar 1816 · North Carolina, United States

Died 21 Jan 1888 · Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Father Jeremiah Green

Mother Katherine Hagaman

Siblings David Green, Didama Green, Frances Fannie Green, George Washington Green, Isaac Green, Jane Green, Jeremiah Green, John Green, Katherine Green, Lucinda Green, Lydia Green, Malinda Green, Rebbecca Green, Rhewhamer Green, Selinda Green, Susannah Green, Temperance Green, Wesley Green, Whitehead Green, William S Green, Wilson Green, Wiseman Green

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Green

Katherine Hagaman

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Children

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Biography

In 1816, William S Green entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to jeremiah green and katherine hagaman. William S Green passed away in 1888 in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.

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1816

Birth of William S Green in North Carolina, United States

Birth

1888

Death of William S Green in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Green

This ancestor line traces from Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, England (1652) to North Carolina, United States (1816) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Green (1816–1888) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Buncombe, North Carolina, 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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