William SHIPTON 1717–1780
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William SHIPTON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William SHIPTON 1717–1780
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1717, William SHIPTON entered the world in Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England, born to john shipton and elizabeth lane. William SHIPTON married hanah, and had children including abraham shipton. William SHIPTON passed away in 1780 in Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England.
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1Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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4Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William SHIPTON
This ancestor line traces from East Sussex, England (1505) to Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England (1717) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William SHIPTON (1717–1780) was born in Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England and died in Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England. 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 (A) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
William SHIPTON's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record