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WILLIAM LUCAS 1721–1800

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 LUCAS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Sep 1721 · Over Kellet
Died 19 Jan 1800 · Over Kellet
Spouse Ellen Bradshaw
Children Dorothy Lucas

Researchers connected through WILLIAM LUCAS 1721–1800

and 1 more tree owner connected with WILLIAM LUCAS 1721–1800

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1721, WILLIAM LUCAS entered the world in Over Kellet. WILLIAM LUCAS married ellen bradshaw, and had children including dorothy lucas. WILLIAM LUCAS passed away in 1800 in Over Kellet.

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Life Timeline

1721
Birth of WILLIAM LUCAS in Over Kellet
Birth
1800
Death of WILLIAM LUCAS in Over Kellet
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM LUCAS

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Frequently Asked Questions

WILLIAM LUCAS (1721–1800) was born in Over Kellet and died in Over Kellet. 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 (C) 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 1 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 LUCAS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
WILLIAM LUCAS PTP
1721–1800
Over Kellet
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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WILLIAM LUCAS's Descendants

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WILLIAM LUCAS PTP 1721–1800