Who was William Williamson?

William Williamson (1846–1847) was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and died in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Williamson 1846–1847

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

Born 14 Nov 1846 · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Died 14 Oct 1847 · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Father Joseph Williamson

Mother Isabella Dixon

Siblings Elizabeth Williamson, Emma Williamson, George Williamson, Joseph George Williamson, Joseph Philip Williamson, Louisa Sophie Williamson, Louisa Williamson, Mary Ann Williamson, Rosetta Williamson, Sarah Ann Williamson, Thomas Williamson

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Immediate Family

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Joseph Williamson

Isabella Dixon

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Biography

William Williamson was born in 1846 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, the child of joseph williamson and isabella dixon. William Williamson passed away in 1847 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

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Birth of William Williamson in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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1847

Death of William Williamson in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Williamson

This ancestor line traces from Tenterden, Kent, England (1750) to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (1846) across 4 generations.

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: William Williamson (1846–1847) was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and died in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. 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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