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William (Jervis) Jarvis 1798–1878

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 Jarvis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 15 Dec 1798 · Botley, Yorkshire, England
Died 3 Dec 1878 · Thirsk, North Riding, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Children William Graves Jarvis

Researchers connected through William Jarvis 1798–1878

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Jarvis 1798–1878

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of William (Jervis) Jarvis began in 1798 in Botley, Yorkshire, England. William (Jervis) Jarvis had children including william graves jarvis. William (Jervis) Jarvis passed away in 1878 in Thirsk, North Riding, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1798
Birth of William (Jervis) Jarvis in Botley, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1878
Death of William (Jervis) Jarvis in Thirsk, North Riding, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Jarvis

This ancestor line traces from West Tanfield, Yorkshire, England (1769) to Botley, Yorkshire, England (1798) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Jarvis (1798–1878) was born in Botley, Yorkshire, England and died in Thirsk, North Riding, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. 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 2 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.

Related Records

William Jarvis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William (Jervis) Jarvis PTP
1798–1878
Botley, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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William Jarvis's Descendants

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William (Jervis) Jarvis PTP 1798–1878