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William J McVoy* 1850–1861

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William McVoy* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 27 Jun 1850 · Beulah P O, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Died 16 Oct 1861 · Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Father William Joseph Mcvoy
Mother Sarah Heath* (1829–1900)
Siblings Adolph Mcvoy, John William Mcvoy, Joseph Mcvoy, Martha Elizabeth Mcvoy, Mary Ann Mcvoy, Sarah Fryer, Sarah Mcvoy

Researchers connected through William McVoy* 1850–1861

and 2 more tree owners connected with William McVoy* 1850–1861

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1850, William J McVoy entered the world in Beulah P O, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA, born to william joseph mcvoy and sarah ann heath. William J McVoy passed away in 1861 in Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1850
Birth of William J McVoy in Beulah P O, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1861
Death of William J McVoy in Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William McVoy*

This ancestor line traces from Limbach, Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany (1616) to Beulah P O, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA (1850) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William McVoy* (1850–1861) was born in Beulah P O, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA and died in Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA. 3 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, 3 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 8 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 McVoy*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William J McVoy* PTP
1850–1861
Beulah P O, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Ann Heath* PTP
1829–1900
Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Julia Ann Meyers PTP
1779–1853
Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi

William McVoy*'s Descendants

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William J McVoy* PTP 1850–1861