Who was William Webb?

William Webb (1738–1818) was born in BAMPTON, Oxfordshire, England and died in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Webb 1738–1818

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

Born 2 Jan 1738 · BAMPTON, Oxfordshire, England

Died 19 Mar 1818 · Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States

Father Richard Webb

Mother Elizabeth Shingleton

Spouse Mary Elizabeth Polly Oney

Children Richard I Webb

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Webb

Elizabeth Shingleton

Spouse(s)

Mary Elizabeth Polly Oney

Children

Richard I Webb

Biography

The story of William Webb began in 1738 in BAMPTON, Oxfordshire, England. William Webb married mary elizabeth polly oney, and had children including richard i webb. William Webb passed away in 1818 in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of William Webb in BAMPTON, Oxfordshire, England

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1818

Death of William Webb in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Webb

This ancestor line traces from Holborn, Middlesex, England (1646) to BAMPTON, Oxfordshire, England (1738) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Webb (1738–1818) was born in BAMPTON, Oxfordshire, England and died in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States. 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 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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