YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

William Nealy Kiddoo 1863–1921

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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 Kiddoo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 20 Feb 1863 · Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Died 01 Oct 1921 · Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA
Father William Kiddoo
Mother Catherine Delilah Vance
Children Emma K Kiddoo Mckinley, Marion Riggs Kiddoo
Siblings Emma Rachel Davison, Forbes M Kiddoo

Researchers connected through William Kiddoo 1863–1921

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Kiddoo 1863–1921

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1863, William Nealy Kiddoo entered the world in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA, born to william kiddoo and catherine delilah vance. William Nealy Kiddoo had children including emma k kiddoo mckinley, marion riggs kiddoo. William Nealy Kiddoo passed away in 1921 in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1863
Birth of William Nealy Kiddoo in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Birth
1921
Death of William Nealy Kiddoo in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Kiddoo

This ancestor line traces from Caen, Calvados, Normandie, France (1546) to Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA (1863) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Kiddoo (1863–1921) was born in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA and died in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, 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 10 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 Kiddoo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Nealy Kiddoo PTP
1863–1921
Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Kiddoo's Descendants

1.
WK
William Nealy Kiddoo PTP 1863–1921