Who was William Terrell?

William Terrell (1790–1847) was born in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States and died in South Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William A Terrell 1790–1847

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Aug 1790 · Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States

Died 23 Jan 1847 · South Carolina, United States

Father Jonathan Terrell

Mother Margaret Hunnicutt

Siblings Caleb Terrell, Chiles Terrell, Elizabeth Terrell, John Terrell, Matilda Terrell, Miriam Terrell, Nancy Terrell, Thomas Scattergood Terrell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Terrell

Margaret Hunnicutt

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of William A Terrell began in 1790 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States. William A Terrell passed away in 1847 in South Carolina, United States.

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1790

Birth of William A Terrell in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States

Birth

1847

Death of William A Terrell in South Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States (1790) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Terrell (1790–1847) was born in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States and died in South Carolina, 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 (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 11 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.
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