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William Terry 1750–1816

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Terry in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 8 Aug 1750 · King William, King William, Virginia, USA
Died 6 Jan 1816 · Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Spouse Sarah Sally Frances Minter Terry
Children Stephen D Terry

Researchers connected through William Terry 1750–1816

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1750, William Terry entered the world in King William, King William, Virginia, USA. William Terry married sarah sally frances minter terry, and had children including stephen d terry. William Terry passed away in 1816 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1750
Birth of William Terry in King William, King William, Virginia, USA
Birth
1816
Death of William Terry in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Terry

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Terry (1750–1816) was born in King William, King William, Virginia, USA and died in Edgefield, Edgefield, 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 (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 1 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 Terry's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Terry PTP
1750–1816
King William, King William, Virginia, USA
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Grandparents
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William Terry's Descendants

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William Terry PTP 1750–1816