Who was William Rader?

William Rader (1848–1932) was born in Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA and died in Tyee, Douglas, Oregon, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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William Rader 1848–1932

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Aug 1848 · Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA

Died 7 Jan 1932 · Tyee, Douglas, Oregon, USA

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Biography

The story of William Rader began in 1848 in Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA. William Rader passed away in 1932 in Tyee, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

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Birth of William Rader in Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA

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1932

Death of William Rader in Tyee, Douglas, Oregon, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rader

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States (1717) to Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA (1848) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Rader (1848–1932) was born in Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA and died in Tyee, Douglas, Oregon, USA. 3 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, 3 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 5 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.
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William Rader PTP

1848–1932

Welchburg, Jackson, Kentucky, USA