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William ANDERSON Sr 1719–1794

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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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  • 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 3 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 03 Apr 1719 · Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Died 27 Aug 1794 · Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Father William III (1690–1765)
Mother Janet Samuel
Spouse Margaret Hannah Christian
Children James George Anderson

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Biography

William ANDERSON Sr was born in 1719 in Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, the child of william john the younger anderson gaal of downhill provost of glasgow baron of bowdie iii and janet samuel. William ANDERSON Sr married margaret hannah christian, and had children including james george anderson. William ANDERSON Sr passed away in 1794 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1719
Birth of William ANDERSON Sr in Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Birth
1794
Death of William ANDERSON Sr in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sr

This ancestor line traces from , South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland (1643) to Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (1719) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sr (1719–1794) was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and died in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States. 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.
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William Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William ANDERSON Sr PTP
1719–1794
Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Parents
William John "The Younger" Anderson (Gaal of Downhill) (Provost of Glasgow) (Baron of Bowdie) III PTP
1690–1765
Dowhill Stobcross, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Sr's Descendants

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William ANDERSON Sr PTP 1719–1794