Who was William Reid?

William Reid (1762–1843) was born in Caswell, North Carolina, United States and died in Hamilton, Moffat, Colorado, United States. 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 8 generations of this lineage.

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William Reid 1762–1843

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Dec 1762 · Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Died 15 Jan 1843 · Hamilton, Moffat, Colorado, United States

Father Nathaniel Captain Rudd

Mother Elizabeth Clayton

Siblings Anne Nancy Reid, Eady Reid, Edith Reid, Elizabeth Read, James Clancy Reid, Miriah Elizabeth Reid, Miriah Elizabeth Rudd Read, Nathaniel Reid, Nathaniel Rudd, Rachel Reed, Rachel Reid, Sade Shotwell Read, Stephen Reid, William Rudd Read, Winifred Elizabeth Winny Rudd, Winnifred Elizabeth Reed

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Captain Rudd

Elizabeth Clayton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of William Reid began in 1762 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. William Reid passed away in 1843 in Hamilton, Moffat, Colorado, United States.

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Life Timeline

1762

Birth of William Reid in Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1843

Death of William Reid in Hamilton, Moffat, Colorado, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Reid

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1550) to Caswell, North Carolina, United States (1762) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Reid (1762–1843) was born in Caswell, North Carolina, United States and died in Hamilton, Moffat, Colorado, United States. 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 8 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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