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William Whidden 1832–1850

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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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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Whidden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 6 Nov 1832 · Hamilton, Florida, United States
Died 16 Mar 1850 · Alafia, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
Father James W Whidden
Mother Mary Altman
Siblings Bennett Whidden, Dempsey Whidden, Elias Whidden, Elizabeth Whidden, James Lawrence Whidden, John Whidden, Leacy Whidden, Lecay Leacy Collins, Lott Whidden, Margaret Whidden, Mary Ann Whidden, Nancy Ann Louise Whidden, Tempie F Whidden

Researchers connected through William Whidden 1832–1850

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Whidden 1832–1850

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Whidden was born in 1832 in Hamilton, Florida, United States, the child of james w whidden and mary altman. William Whidden passed away in 1850 in Alafia, Hillsborough, Florida, United States.

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Life Timeline

1832
Birth of William Whidden in Hamilton, Florida, United States
Birth
1850
Death of William Whidden in Alafia, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Whidden

This ancestor line traces from Balgonie Castle, Markinch, Fife, Scotland (1470) to Hamilton, Florida, USA (1832) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Whidden (1832–1850) was born in Hamilton, Florida, United States and died in Alafia, Hillsborough, Florida, 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 17 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 Whidden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Whidden PTP
1832–1850
Hamilton, Florida, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Whidden's Descendants

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William Whidden PTP 1832–1850