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William J Insco 1847–1922

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Insco in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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, with linked records

Born 5 Aug 1847 · , North Carolina, United States
Died 10 Jul 1922 · Casicha Rfd, Franklin, North Carolina, USA
Father Daniel Insco
Mother Louisa Jane Upchurch
Siblings Henry Alexander Inscoe

Researchers connected through William Insco 1847–1922

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Insco 1847–1922

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William J Insco began in 1847 in, North Carolina, United States. William J Insco passed away in 1922 in Casicha Rfd, Franklin, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

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    Death Records North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976

Life Timeline

1847
Birth of William J Insco in, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1922
Death of William J Insco in Casicha Rfd, Franklin, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Insco

This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA (1784) to , North Carolina, United States (1847) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Insco (1847–1922) was born in , North Carolina, United States and died in Casicha Rfd, Franklin, North Carolina, 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 3 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.

William Insco's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William J Insco PTP
1847–1922
, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Insco's Descendants

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William J Insco PTP 1847–1922