Who was William Wadsworth?

William Wadsworth (1797–1843) was born in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England and died in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Wadsworth 1797–1843

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

Born 25 May 1797 · Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England

Died 21 May 1843 · Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England

Father James Wadsworth

Mother Frances Thornhill

Spouse Hannah Wilkinson

Children Frank Wadsworth, George Allen Wadsworth, John Wadsworth

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George Allen Wadsworth

John Wadsworth

Biography

The story of William Wadsworth began in 1797 in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England. William Wadsworth married hannah wilkinson, and had children including frank wadsworth, george allen wadsworth, john wadsworth. William Wadsworth passed away in 1843 in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of William Wadsworth in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England

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Death of William Wadsworth in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wadsworth

This ancestor line traces from Of Bradfield, Yorkshire, England (1732) to Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England (1797) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Wadsworth (1797–1843) was born in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England and died in Pilley Green, Tankersley, Yorkshire, England. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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