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William Samuel Mewett 1873–1962

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Mewett 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Apr 1873 · Gumeracha, South Australia, Australia
Died 20 Jan 1962 · Sutherlands, South Australia, Australia
Spouse Mary Jane Stephenson
Children Allan Keith Mewett, Dulcie Rita Mewett, Ernest Clarence Mewett, Leslie Walter Mewett, Male Mewett
Records
Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
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Biography

William Samuel Mewett was born in 1873 in Gumeracha, South Australia, Australia. William Samuel Mewett married mary jane stephenson, and had children including allan keith mewett, dulcie rita mewett, ernest clarence mewett, leslie walter mewett, male mewett. William Samuel Mewett passed away in 1962 in Sutherlands, South Australia, Australia.

Sources

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    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

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    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

Life Timeline

1873
Birth of William Samuel Mewett in Gumeracha, South Australia, Australia
Birth
1897
William Samuel Mewett was married in Adelaide, South Australia
Marriage
1962
Death of William Samuel Mewett in Sutherlands, South Australia, Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Mewett (1873–1962) was born in Gumeracha, South Australia, Australia and died in Sutherlands, South Australia, Australia. 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.
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William Mewett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Samuel Mewett PTP
1873–1962
Gumeracha, South Australia, Australia
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William Mewett's Descendants

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William Samuel Mewett PTP 1873–1962