Who was William McCoy?

William McCoy (1793–1850) was born in Brown, Ohio and died in Argyle, Washington, New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William McCoy 1793–1850

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1793 · Brown, Ohio

Died 18 Oct 1850 · Argyle, Washington, New York

Father Alexander Mccoy

Mother Nancy Campbell

Siblings Alexander Mccoy, Angus C Mccoy, Angus Mccoy, Campbell Mccoy, Carey Mccoy, Daniel Mccoy, George Mccoy, James Mccoy, Jane Mccoy, John C Mccoy, Margaret Mccoy, Mary Mccoy, Rebecca Mccoy, William Mccoy

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Mccoy

Nancy Campbell

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Children

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Biography

In 1793, William McCoy entered the world in Brown, Ohio, born to alexander mccoy and nancy campbell. William McCoy passed away in 1850 in Argyle, Washington, New York.

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1793

Birth of William McCoy in Brown, Ohio

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1850

Death of William McCoy in Argyle, Washington, New York

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William McCoy

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Brown, Ohio (1793) across 15 generations.

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: William McCoy (1793–1850) was born in Brown, Ohio and died in Argyle, Washington, New York. 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 15 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.
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