Who was William Word?

William Word (1849–1925) was born in Carroll County, Mississippi, USA and died in Coila, Carroll, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Henderson Word 1849–1925

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 02 Feb 1849 · Carroll County, Mississippi, USA

Died 31 Jul 1925 · Coila, Carroll, Mississippi, USA

Father Nathaniel Rollins Word

Mother Louisa Eliza Parley

Siblings Benjamin Franklin Word, George Washington Word, John Thomas Word Md, Mary Word, Robert J Word, Samuel Word, Simeon W Word

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Rollins Word

Louisa Eliza Parley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Henderson Word began in 1849 in Carroll County, Mississippi, USA. William Henderson Word passed away in 1925 in Coila, Carroll, Mississippi, USA.

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Life Timeline

1849

Birth of William Henderson Word in Carroll County, Mississippi, USA

Birth

1925

Death of William Henderson Word in Coila, Carroll, Mississippi, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Word

This ancestor line traces from New Kent, Va. (1662) to Carroll County, Mississippi, USA (1849) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Word (1849–1925) was born in Carroll County, Mississippi, USA and died in Coila, Carroll, Mississippi, USA. 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 5 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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