Who was William Havercroft?

William Havercroft (1743–1822) was born in Wrawby Lincolnshire England and died in Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Havercroft 1743–1822

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

Born 18 Dec 1743 · Wrawby Lincolnshire England

Died 31 Jan 1822 · Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England

Father Richard Havercroft

Mother Elizabeth Foster

Spouse Elizabeth Phillipson

Children Hannah Havercroft

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The story of William Havercroft began in 1743 in Wrawby Lincolnshire England. William Havercroft married elizabeth phillipson, and had children including hannah havercroft. William Havercroft passed away in 1822 in Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.

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Birth of William Havercroft in Wrawby Lincolnshire England

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Death of William Havercroft in Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Havercroft

This ancestor line traces from Brigg, Lincolnshire, England (1565) to Croxton, Lincolnshire, England (1706) across 5 generations.

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: William Havercroft (1743–1822) was born in Wrawby Lincolnshire England and died in Wrawby, Lincolnshire, 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 (C) 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 5 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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