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William Saunders 1742–1832

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Saunders in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1742 · Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Died 27 Dec 1832 · Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Father Thomas Saunders
Mother Christian Davis (1709–1744)
Siblings Anne Saunders, Benjamin Saunders, Christian Saunders, Elizabeth Saunders, George Vincent Saunders, Mary Saunders, Nathaniel Saunders, Robert Saunders, Susanna Saunders, Thomas Saunders, Vincent Saunders, William Sanders

Researchers connected through William Saunders 1742–1832

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Saunders 1742–1832

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Saunders began in 1742 in Middlesex, Virginia, United States. William Saunders passed away in 1832 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1742
Birth of William Saunders in Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1832
Death of William Saunders in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Saunders

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1709) to Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1742) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Saunders (1742–1832) was born in Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in Franklin, North Carolina, 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 2 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 Saunders's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Saunders PTP
1742–1832
Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Christian Davis PTP
1709–1744
Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Benjamin Davis PTP
1678–1711
Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Anne Williams PTP
1708–1762
York, Virginia, United States

William Saunders's Descendants

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William Saunders PTP 1742–1832