Who was William Hurst?

William Hurst (1891–1960) was born in Gnosall, Staffordshire, , England and died in Oldham, Lancashire, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Hurst 1891–1960

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

Born 21 May 1891 · Gnosall, Staffordshire, , England

Died 25 Oct 1960 · Oldham, Lancashire, , England

Father Henry Hurst

Mother Mary Elizabeth Bill

Siblings Christopher Hurst, James Hurst, John Hurst, Margaret Hurst, Mary Hurst, Sapsford Hurst, William Hurst

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Immediate Family

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Henry Hurst

Mary Elizabeth Bill

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Biography

William Hurst was born in 1891 in Gnosall, Staffordshire, England, the child of henry hurst and mary elizabeth bill. William Hurst passed away in 1960 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.

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1891

Birth of William Hurst in Gnosall, Staffordshire, England

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1960

Death of William Hurst in Oldham, Lancashire, England

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Hurst (1891–1960) was born in Gnosall, Staffordshire, , England and died in Oldham, Lancashire, , 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 (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 1 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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