Who was William Haynes?

William Haynes (1798–1888) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Scott County, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 25 generations of this lineage.

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William Haynes 1798–1888

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

Born 30 Aug 1798 · Virginia, United States

Died 5 Feb 1888 · Scott County, Virginia, USA

Father John Haynes Ii 9 Dna Matches

Mother Nancy Shields

Siblings Carrie Haynes, Elizabeth Ann Betty Haynes, James Madison Haynes, John Haynes Iii, Nancy Haynes, Samuel Haynes, Smith William Haynes Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Haynes Ii 9 Dna Matches

Nancy Shields

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Haynes began in 1798 in Virginia, United States. William Haynes passed away in 1888 in Scott County, Virginia, USA.

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1798

Birth of William Haynes in Virginia, United States

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1888

Death of William Haynes in Scott County, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Haynes

This ancestor line traces from Stayplton, , Normandy, France (1010) to Virginia, United States (1798) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Haynes (1798–1888) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Scott County, Virginia, 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 (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 25 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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