Who was William Lanthripp?

William Lanthripp (1878–1951) was born in Alabama (Virginia) (Alabama) and died in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp 1878–1951

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

Born 28 MAY 1878 · Alabama (Virginia) (Alabama)

Died 16 APR 1951 · Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia

Father James Benjamin Lanthripp

Mother Martha Mahala Martin

Siblings James Monroe Lanthrip, M Stella Lanthripp, Mary Ethel Lanthrip, Nora Viola Lanthrip Lantrip, Thomas Lother Lanthrip, Walter Walt Franklin Lanthripp

Records

1880 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Benjamin Lanthripp

Martha Mahala Martin

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp was born in 1878 in Alabama (Virginia) (Alabama), the child of james benjamin lanthripp and martha mahala martin. In 1880, William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp resided in Cherokee, Alabama, USA. William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp passed away in 1951 in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1878

Birth of William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp in Alabama (Virginia) (Alabama)

Birth

1880

William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp resided here in Cherokee, Alabama, USA

Residence

1951

Death of William "Ed" Edward Lanthripp in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lanthripp

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire (1655) to Alabama (Virginia) (Alabama) (1878) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Lanthripp (1878–1951) was born in Alabama (Virginia) (Alabama) and died in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia. 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.
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