William Carr Scruggs 1811–1892
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Scruggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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
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Biography
The story of William Carr Scruggs began in 1811 in Warrensburg, Greene, Tennessee, United States. William Carr Scruggs married lucy dodson brabson, and had children including annie priscilla scruggs, ephriam brabson scruggs, frederick richard scruggs, james benjamin scruggs, lucy jane scruggs, mary reese scruggs, sarah elizabeth scruggs, thomas floyd scruggs, william carr scruggs. William Carr Scruggs passed away in 1892 in Greene, Tennessee, USA.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Scruggs
This ancestor line traces from Kiskiack, , Virginia, USA (1515) to Warrensburg, Greene, Tennessee, United States (1811) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Scruggs (1811–1892) was born in Warrensburg, Greene, Tennessee, United States and died in Greene, Tennessee, 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.
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William Scruggs's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record