William Wainwright 1844–1893
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Wainwright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Wainwright 1844–1893
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1844, William Wainwright entered the world in Rainford, Lancashire, England, born to thomas wainwright and sarah valentine. In 1851, William Wainwright resided in Rainford, Lancashire, England. William Wainwright married jane wainwright. William Wainwright passed away in 1893 in Rainford, Lancashire, England.
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1Census 1851 England Census
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2Census 1861 England Census
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3Census 1871 England Census
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4Census 1881 England Census
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5Census 1891 England Census
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6Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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7Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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8Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
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9Record Lancashire, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wainwright
This ancestor line traces from Hale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1688) to Rainford, Lancashire, England (1844) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Wainwright (1844–1893) was born in Rainford, Lancashire, England and died in Rainford, Lancashire, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
William Wainwright's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record