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William Brewster Sanderson 1840–1863

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Sanderson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 11 Sep 1840 · Ohio
Died 7 Feb 1863 · Young's Point, LA
Father James Elliot Sanderson
Mother Zernah Ann Higley
Siblings Charles C Sanderson, Elizabeth Amanda Sanderson, Harriet Mariah Sanderson, Horton Elliot Sanderson, James H Sanderson, Josephine A Sanderson, Mary Augusta Sanderson, Sarah Jane Sanderson, Sidney Louisa Sanderson
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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1840, William Brewster Sanderson entered the world in Ohio, born to james elliot sanderson and zernah ann higley. William Brewster Sanderson passed away in 1863 in Young's Point, LA.

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1840
Birth of William Brewster Sanderson in Ohio
Birth
1863
Death of William Brewster Sanderson in Young's Point, LA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sanderson

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1522) to Ohio (1840) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sanderson (1840–1863) was born in Ohio and died in Young's Point, LA. 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 11 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.

Related Records

James Elliot Sanderson
Father
Zernah Ann Higley
Mother

William Sanderson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Brewster Sanderson PTP
1840–1863
Ohio
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William Sanderson's Descendants

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William Brewster Sanderson PTP 1840–1863