Who was William Smallwood?

William Smallwood (1668–1729) was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia and died in Atherton, Queensland, Australia. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Smallwood 1668–1729

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1668 · Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Died 2 Jul 1729 · Atherton, Queensland, Australia

Father John Smallwood Sr

Mother Ellen Pittard

Spouse Mary Josephine O Dwyer

Children Marjorie Mary Smallwood

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Smallwood Sr

Ellen Pittard

Spouse(s)

Mary Josephine O Dwyer

Children

Marjorie Mary Smallwood

Biography

In 1668, William Smallwood entered the world in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, born to john smallwood sr and ellen pittard. William Smallwood married mary josephine o dwyer, and had children including marjorie mary smallwood. William Smallwood passed away in 1729 in Atherton, Queensland, Australia.

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Birth of William Smallwood in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

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Death of William Smallwood in Atherton, Queensland, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Smallwood

This ancestor line traces from Kensington, Middlesex, England (1633) to Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia - Span, Johnson, Georgia, United States (1668) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Smallwood (1668–1729) was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia and died in Atherton, Queensland, Australia. 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 (C) 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.
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