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William Moses 1792–1870

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Moses in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 20 Dec 1792 · Piercebridge, Co Durham
Died 19 Dec 1870 · Thornton le Moor, North Riding of Yorkshire
Father William Moses
Mother Dinah Richardson
Spouse Ellen Wright
Siblings Dinah Moses, Elizabeth Moses, John Moses, Jonathan Moses, Margaret Moses, Mary Moses, Matthew Moses, William Moses

Researchers connected through William Moses 1792–1870

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Ellen Wright
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Moses was born in 1792 in Piercebridge, Co Durham, the child of william moses and dinah richardson. William Moses married ellen wright. William Moses passed away in 1870 in Thornton le Moor, North Riding of Yorkshire.

Sources

  1. 1
    Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

  2. 2
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  3. 3
    Record North Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937

Life Timeline

1792
Birth of William Moses in Piercebridge, Co Durham
Birth
1870
Death of William Moses in Thornton le Moor, North Riding of Yorkshire
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Moses

This ancestor line traces from Claverley, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1462) to Chester Le Street,Durham,England (1771) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Moses (1792–1870) was born in Piercebridge, Co Durham and died in Thornton le Moor, North Riding of Yorkshire. 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Moses's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Moses PTP
1792–1870
Piercebridge, Co Durham
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown

William Moses's Descendants

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William Moses PTP 1792–1870