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William Thomas Rowe Sr 1698–1759

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 30 Jan 1698 · Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Died 30 Jan 1759 · Gloucester, Colony of Virginia
Father James Arthur Rowe Ii
Mother Mary Rowe
Spouse Elizabeth Banister
Children Edward Banister Rowe

Researchers connected through William Sr 1698–1759

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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

1698
Birth of William Thomas Rowe Sr in Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Birth
1759
Death of William Thomas Rowe Sr in Gloucester, Colony of Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sr

This ancestor line traces from Lamerton, Devon, England (1592) to Gloucester, Virginia, United States (1698) across 4 generations.

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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.
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 Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Thomas Rowe Sr PTP
1698–1759
Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Sr's Descendants

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William Thomas Rowe Sr PTP 1698–1759