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William Newton Wilson 1801–1871

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1801 · Ohio, Kentucky, United States
Died 28 Aug 1871 · Butler, Kentucky, United States
Father Agnes Nancy Macmackin
Children Sarah Sally A Wilson 3Rd Gg
Siblings Martha Patsy Douglass Wilson, Matilda Jane Wilson, Sarah Sallie Wilson

Researchers connected through William Wilson 1801–1871

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Wilson 1801–1871

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1801, William Newton Wilson entered the world in Ohio, Kentucky, United States, born to agnes nancy macmackin. William Newton Wilson had children including sarah sally a wilson 3rd gg. William Newton Wilson passed away in 1871 in Butler, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1801
Birth of William Newton Wilson in Ohio, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1871
Death of William Newton Wilson in Butler, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Ufford, Nrthmp, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Ohio, Kentucky, United States (1801) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wilson (1801–1871) was born in Ohio, Kentucky, United States and died in Butler, Kentucky, 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 10 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Newton Wilson PTP
1801–1871
Ohio, Kentucky, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Wilson's Descendants

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William Newton Wilson PTP 1801–1871