William Thomas Rowe Sr 1698–1759
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Sr 1698–1759
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1698, William Thomas Rowe Sr entered the world in Gloucester, Virginia, United States, born to james arthur rowe ii and mary rowe. William Thomas Rowe Sr married elizabeth banister, and had children including edward banister rowe. William Thomas Rowe Sr passed away in 1759 in Gloucester, Colony of Virginia.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sr
This ancestor line traces from Lamerton, Devon, England (1592) to Gloucester, Virginia, United States (1698) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Sr (1698–1759) was born in Gloucester, Virginia, United States and died in Gloucester, Colony of Virginia. 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 (C) 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Sr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record