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William Thatcher 1736–1807

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Thatcher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Dec 1736 · Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 1 Feb 1807 · Concord, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
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Researchers connected through William Thatcher 1736–1807

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Thatcher 1736–1807

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Biography

In 1736, William Thatcher entered the world in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to richard thatcher and edith ruth grubb. William Thatcher passed away in 1807 in Concord, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1736
Birth of William Thatcher in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1807
Death of William Thatcher in Concord, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Thatcher

This ancestor line traces from Tabley, Cheshire, England (1464) to Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1736) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Thatcher (1736–1807) was born in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Concord, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. 3 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, 3 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.
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.

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William Thatcher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Thatcher PTP
1736–1807
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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William Thatcher's Descendants

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William Thatcher PTP 1736–1807