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William Leatherwood 1809–1890

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Leatherwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1809 · Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Died 6 Aug 1890 · Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Father Samuel Leatherwood
Mother Elizabeth Ferguson
Siblings Annie Leatherwood, Eliza Susan Leatherwood, Elizabeth Leatherwood, John Leatherwood, Lucinda E M Leatherwood, Nicholas Leatherwood, Reuben Leatherwood, Samuel Birchfield Leatherwood
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Leatherwood began in 1809 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States. William Leatherwood passed away in 1890 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1809
Birth of William Leatherwood in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1890
Death of William Leatherwood in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Leatherwood

This ancestor line traces from Belfast, Down, Ulster, Ireland (1725) to Haywood, North Carolina, United States (1809) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Leatherwood (1809–1890) was born in Haywood, North Carolina, United States and died in Haywood, North Carolina, United States. 4 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, 4 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 4 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

Samuel Leatherwood
Father
Elizabeth Ferguson
Mother

William Leatherwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Leatherwood PTP
1809–1890
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Leatherwood's Descendants

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William Leatherwood PTP 1809–1890