Who was William Terrell?

William Terrell (1812–1904) was born in Clinton, Ohio, USA and died in Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William West Terrell 1812–1904

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

Born 29 Nov 1812 · Clinton, Ohio, USA

Died 16 Dec 1904 · Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois, USA

Father Robert Terrell

Mother Nancy West

Siblings Catherine West Terrell, Elizabeth Ratcliff, Infant Terrell, James Terrell, Mary M Barber, Nancy A Terrell, Rebecca Jane Terrell, Sarah Dunlap, Susannah Terrell

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Immediate Family

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Robert Terrell

Nancy West

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Children

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Biography

William West Terrell was born in 1812 in Clinton, Ohio, USA, the child of robert terrell and nancy west. William West Terrell passed away in 1904 in Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.

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1812

Birth of William West Terrell in Clinton, Ohio, USA

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1904

Death of William West Terrell in Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Clinton, Ohio, USA (1812) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Terrell (1812–1904) was born in Clinton, Ohio, USA and died in Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois, 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 (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 13 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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