Who was William Henderson?

William Henderson (1900–1980) was born in Tennessee and died in Georgia. 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 4 generations of this lineage.

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William Thomas Henderson 1900–1980

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Henderson 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 2 Jul 1900 · Tennessee

Died 13 Dec 1980 · Georgia

Father Thomas Robert Henderson

Mother Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell

Siblings Herman Henderson, Ica D Henderson, James Nathaniel Henderson, Lilly Mae Henderson, Robert Payne Henderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Robert Henderson

Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

William Thomas Henderson was born in 1900 in Tennessee, the child of thomas robert henderson and sarah elizabeth cantrell. William Thomas Henderson passed away in 1980 in Georgia.

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Life Timeline

1900

Birth of William Thomas Henderson in Tennessee

Birth

1980

Death of William Thomas Henderson in Georgia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America (1792) to Tennessee (1900) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Henderson (1900–1980) was born in Tennessee and died in 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.