Who was William Pankhurst?

William Pankhurst (1694–1751) was born in Benenden, Kent, England and died in Benenden, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Pankhurst 1694–1751

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

Born 20 Apr 1694 · Benenden, Kent, England

Died 17 Jun 1751 · Benenden, Kent, England

Father John Pankhurst

Mother Hannah Ann Nower

Spouse Sarah Hennicar

Children Sarah Pankhurst

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The story of William Pankhurst began in 1694 in Benenden, Kent, England. William Pankhurst married sarah hennicar, and had children including sarah pankhurst. William Pankhurst passed away in 1751 in Benenden, Kent, England.

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Birth of William Pankhurst in Benenden, Kent, England

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Death of William Pankhurst in Benenden, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Pankhurst

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1620) to Benenden, Kent, England (1694) across 4 generations.

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: William Pankhurst (1694–1751) was born in Benenden, Kent, England and died in Benenden, Kent, England. 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 (C) 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Pankhurst PTP

1694–1751

Benenden, Kent, England