Who was William Wallace?

William Wallace (1766–1848) was born in Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Ayrshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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William Wallace 1766–1848

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Apr 1766 · Ayrshire, Scotland

Died 10 Feb 1848 · Ayrshire, Scotland

Father James Wallace

Mother Agnes Langwill

Siblings David Wallace, Robert Wallace, William Henry Wallace

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Researchers connected through William Wallace 1766–1848

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wallace

Agnes Langwill

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Wallace began in 1766 in Ayrshire, Scotland. William Wallace passed away in 1848 in Ayrshire, Scotland.

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1766

Birth of William Wallace in Ayrshire, Scotland

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1848

Death of William Wallace in Ayrshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wallace

This ancestor line traces from Ayrshire, Scotland (1665) to Ayrshire, Scotland (1766) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Wallace (1766–1848) was born in Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Ayrshire, Scotland. 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 (B) 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 4 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.
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