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William J Horner Sr 1746–1824

Public Tree Person

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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
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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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 2 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 Oct 1746 · York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 12 Oct 1824 · Bent Creek, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Father Elizabeth Briggs Holloway
Spouse Elizabeth Cheney Allred Horner
Children Capt John Brown Horner Sr

Researchers connected through William Sr 1746–1824

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Biography

The story of William J Horner Sr began in 1746 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. William J Horner Sr married elizabeth cheney allred horner, and had children including capt john brown horner sr. William J Horner Sr passed away in 1824 in Bent Creek, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1746
Birth of William J Horner Sr in York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1824
Death of William J Horner Sr in Bent Creek, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sr

This ancestor line traces from Orange, North Carolina, United States (1727) to York County, Pennsylvania, USA (1746) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sr (1746–1824) was born in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Bent Creek, Hamblen, Tennessee, USA. 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 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.
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

Self
William J Horner Sr PTP
1746–1824
York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Sr's Descendants

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William J Horner Sr PTP 1746–1824