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William Harrison Vining 1840–1891

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Vining in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 May 1840 · Avon, Franklin, Maine, USA
Died 05 Dec 1891 · Elmore, Faribault, Minnesota, United States
Father Edward R Vining
Mother Catharine Haines
Children Edward Harrison Harry Vining
Siblings Benjamin H Vining, Celinda Sims Vining, Edward Kent Vining, Eliza Jane Taylor, Henry C Vining, Mary Amelia Vining, Mary Hamilton, Thomas Vining

Researchers connected through William Vining 1840–1891

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Vining 1840–1891

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of William Harrison Vining began in 1840 in Avon, Franklin, Maine, USA. William Harrison Vining had children including edward harrison harry vining. William Harrison Vining passed away in 1891 in Elmore, Faribault, Minnesota, United States.

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Life Timeline

1840
Birth of William Harrison Vining in Avon, Franklin, Maine, USA
Birth
1891
Death of William Harrison Vining in Elmore, Faribault, Minnesota, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Vining

This ancestor line traces from Holme on Spalding Moor, Yorkshire, England (1440) to Avon, Franklin, Maine, USA (1840) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Vining (1840–1891) was born in Avon, Franklin, Maine, USA and died in Elmore, Faribault, Minnesota, 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 14 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 Vining's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Harrison Vining PTP
1840–1891
Avon, Franklin, Maine, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Vining's Descendants

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William Harrison Vining PTP 1840–1891