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William Henry Sword 1819–1901

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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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 Sword in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Oct 1819 · Island Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Died 22 Jun 1901 · Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky
Father John Mims Browning Sword
Mother Rebecca Ratliff
Siblings Eliza Sword, Elizabeth Sword, Frances Magnell Sword, James Child Sword, James Elisha Sword, John Mims Sword, Louisa Sword, Martha Sword, Mary Sword, Melinda Sword, Rebecca Sword, Richard Percy Sword, Sarah Sally Sword, Virginia Ginny Sword
Records
1860 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and …
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Researchers connected through William Sword 1819–1901

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Henry Sword began in 1819 in Island Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, USA. William Henry Sword passed away in 1901 in Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Life Timeline

1819
Birth of William Henry Sword in Island Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1901
Death of William Henry Sword in Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sword

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1438) to Island Creek, Floyd, Kentucky (1819) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sword (1819–1901) was born in Island Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, USA and died in Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky. 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 (B) 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 15 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.

Related Records

John Mims Browning Sword
Father
Rebecca Ratliff
Mother

William Sword's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Henry Sword PTP
1819–1901
Island Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Sword's Descendants

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William Henry Sword PTP 1819–1901