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William Walter Reffitt 1852–1920

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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Reffitt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1852 · Kentucky
Died 1 May 1920 · Montgomery County, Kentucky
Spouse Lydia Ann Anderson
Children Gerge Washington Reffitt, Ida Pink Reffitt, James Samuel Reffitt, John R Reffitt, Lula Reffitt, William Walter Raleigh Reffitt

Researchers connected through William Reffitt 1852–1920

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Biography

In 1852, William Walter Reffitt entered the world in Kentucky. William Walter Reffitt married lydia ann anderson, and had children including gerge washington reffitt, ida pink reffitt, james samuel reffitt, john r reffitt, lula reffitt, william walter raleigh reffitt. William Walter Reffitt passed away in 1920 in Montgomery County, Kentucky.

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Life Timeline

1852
Birth of William Walter Reffitt in Kentucky
Birth
1920
Death of William Walter Reffitt in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Reffitt

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Reffitt (1852–1920) was born in Kentucky and died in Montgomery County, Kentucky. 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 1 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 Reffitt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Walter Reffitt PTP
1852–1920
Kentucky
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Grandparents
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William Reffitt's Descendants

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William Walter Reffitt PTP 1852–1920