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William Grey 1808–1815

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Grey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 13 May 1808 · Howick, Northumberland, England
Died 11 Feb 1815 · Howick, Northumberland, England
Father Charles Grey
Mother Mary Elizabeth Ponsonby
Siblings Admiral Hon Sir Frederick William Grey, Admiral Hon George Grey, Capt Hon Henry Cavendish Grey, Capt The Hon Henry Cavendish Grey, Caroline Grey, Charles Grey, Eliza Courtney, Elizabeth Grey, Georgiana Grey, Girl Grey, Henry George Grey, John Grey, Louisa Elizabeth Grey, Lt Gen Hon Charles Grey, Mary Grey, Rev Hon Francis Richard Grey, Stillborn Daughter Grey, Thomas Grey, William George Grey

Researchers connected through William Grey 1808–1815

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1808, William Grey entered the world in Howick, Northumberland, England, born to charles grey and mary elizabeth ponsonby. William Grey passed away in 1815 in Howick, Northumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1808
Birth of William Grey in Howick, Northumberland, England
Birth
1815
Death of William Grey in Howick, Northumberland, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Grey

This ancestor line traces from Flanders, Nord, Nord-Pas-De-Calais, France (1000) to Howick, Northumberland, England (1808) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Grey (1808–1815) was born in Howick, Northumberland, England and died in Howick, Northumberland, England. 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 22 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 Grey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Grey PTP
1808–1815
Howick, Northumberland, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Grey's Descendants

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William Grey PTP 1808–1815