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WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN 1807–1862

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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM GROGAN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 20 Oct 1807 · Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Died 4 Jan 1862 · Pickens County, Georgia
Father Henry Grogan
Mother Alice Kelly
Siblings Bartholomew Grogan, Betsy Grogan, Daniel Grogan, David Grogan, Henry Grogan, Isabelle Grogan Dunlap, Jennie Jane Grogan, Marilda Rillie Grogan Archer, Mary Anne Grogan, Polly Grogan Olgerson

Researchers connected through WILLIAM GROGAN 1807–1862

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN was born in 1807 in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, the child of henry grogan and alice kelly. WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN passed away in 1862 in Pickens County, Georgia.

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Life Timeline

1807
Birth of WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Birth
1862
Death of WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN in Pickens County, Georgia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM GROGAN

This ancestor line traces from Kings County, Ireland (1700) to Spartanburg District, South Carolina (1807) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

WILLIAM GROGAN (1807–1862) was born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina and died in Pickens County, Georgia. 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 4 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 GROGAN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN PTP
1807–1862
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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WILLIAM GROGAN's Descendants

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WILLIAM MANLEY GROGAN PTP 1807–1862