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William Parrish 1750–1820

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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Parrish in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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 7 Dec 1750 · Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Died 20 Apr 1820 · Madison County, Kentucky, USA
Father Alexander Parrish 1718
Mother Jane Chatto 1722
Spouse Martha Patty Goode
Children Elizabeth Parrish

Researchers connected through William Parrish 1750–1820

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Parrish 1750–1820

Biography

William Parrish was born in 1750 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA, the child of alexander parrish 1718 and jane chatto 1722. William Parrish married martha patty goode, and had children including elizabeth parrish. William Parrish passed away in 1820 in Madison County, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1750
Birth of William Parrish in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Birth
1820
Death of William Parrish in Madison County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Parrish

This ancestor line traces from Stoke at Neyland, Suffolk, England (1443) to Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA (1750) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Parrish (1750–1820) was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA and died in Madison County, Kentucky, 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 19 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 Parrish's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Parrish PTP
1750–1820
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Parrish's Descendants

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William Parrish PTP 1750–1820