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William Henry Nephew 1886–1952

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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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Nephew in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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

Born 8 Nov 1886 · East Saginaw, Michigan
Died 25 Dec 1952 · Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
Spouse Berta L Birdie Wright
Children Dale Doran Nephew, Lorren William Nephew

Researchers connected through William Nephew 1886–1952

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Biography

In 1886, William Henry Nephew entered the world in East Saginaw, Michigan. William Henry Nephew married berta l birdie wright, and had children including dale doran nephew, lorren william nephew. William Henry Nephew passed away in 1952 in Fresno, Fresno, California, USA.

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Life Timeline

1886
Birth of William Henry Nephew in East Saginaw, Michigan
Birth
1952
Death of William Henry Nephew in Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Nephew

This ancestor line traces from Chartres, 28, Eure-et-Loir, Centre, France (1430) to East Saginaw, Michigan (1886) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Nephew (1886–1952) was born in East Saginaw, Michigan and died in Fresno, Fresno, California, USA. 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 17 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.

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William Nephew's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Henry Nephew PTP
1886–1952
East Saginaw, Michigan
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Nephew's Descendants

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William Henry Nephew PTP 1886–1952