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William Withers 1726–1804

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

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B Reliability
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Withers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 16 Apr 1726 · Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Died 6 Jan 1804 · Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Father Elizabeth Keene
Siblings Ann Sophia Withers, Bridget Withers, Elizabeth Field, Irvine Withers, James Old Nigh Withers, James Withers, Jane Withers, John Withers, Keene Withers, Martha Mcdaniel, Mary Withers, Thomas Weathers, Thomas Withers, Ursilla Withers

Researchers connected through William Withers 1726–1804

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1726, William Withers entered the world in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States, born to elizabeth keene. William Withers passed away in 1804 in Fauquier, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of William Withers in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Birth
1804
Death of William Withers in Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Withers

This ancestor line traces from Winton, East Lothian, Scotland (1291) to Stafford, Virginia, British Colonial America (1726) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Withers (1726–1804) was born in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Fauquier, 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 (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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Withers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Withers PTP
1726–1804
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Withers's Descendants

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William Withers PTP 1726–1804