Who was William Hamby?

William Hamby (1849–1922) was born in Missouri and died in Mansfield, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Maron Hamby 1849–1922

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1849 · Missouri

Died 16 Dec 1922 · Mansfield, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA

Father James Edward Jesse Hamby

Mother Mary Ann Dyer

Siblings Angeline Hamby, James Robert Hamby, John Hamby

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Edward Jesse Hamby

Mary Ann Dyer

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Maron Hamby began in 1849 in Missouri. William Maron Hamby passed away in 1922 in Mansfield, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1849

Birth of William Maron Hamby in Missouri

Birth

1922

Death of William Maron Hamby in Mansfield, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hamby

This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1802) to Missouri (1849) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Hamby (1849–1922) was born in Missouri and died in Mansfield, Sebastian County, Arkansas, 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 (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 2 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.