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William "Will" Elmer Lanthrip(p) 1901–1982

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
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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 Lanthrip(p) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 OCT 1901 · Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama
Died 22 NOV 1982 · Forest, Scott County, Alabama
Father Martha Mahala Martin

Researchers connected through William Lanthrip(p) 1901–1982

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Lanthrip(p) 1901–1982

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1901, William "Will" Elmer Lanthrip(p) entered the world in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama, born to martha mahala martin. William "Will" Elmer Lanthrip(p) passed away in 1982 in Forest, Scott County, Alabama.

Sources

Life Timeline

1901
Birth of William "Will" Elmer Lanthrip(p) in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama
Birth
1982
Death of William "Will" Elmer Lanthrip(p) in Forest, Scott County, Alabama
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lanthrip(p)

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire (1655) to Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama (1901) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Lanthrip(p) (1901–1982) was born in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama and died in Forest, Scott County, Alabama. 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 9 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 Lanthrip(p)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William "Will" Elmer Lanthrip(p) PTP
1901–1982
Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Lanthrip(p)'s Descendants

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