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Willie Ruth Hancock 1930–2015

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Willie Hancock 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1930 · Walker Co. AL, US
Died 13 Feb 2015 · Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, USA
Father William Edsol Willie Hancock
Mother Ila Edress Bennett
Siblings Jesse Livingston Hancock, William Edsol Hancock

Researchers connected through Willie Hancock 1930–2015

and 1 more tree owner connected with Willie Hancock 1930–2015

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Willie Ruth Hancock began in 1930 in Walker Co. AL, US. Willie Ruth Hancock passed away in 2015 in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, USA.

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Life Timeline

1930
Birth of Willie Ruth Hancock in Walker Co. AL, US
Birth
2015
Death of Willie Ruth Hancock in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Willie Hancock

This ancestor line traces from Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland (1652) to Walker Co. AL, US (1930) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Willie Hancock (1930–2015) was born in Walker Co. AL, US and died in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, 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 Willie 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.

Willie Hancock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Willie Ruth Hancock PTP
1930–2015
Walker Co. AL, US
Parents
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Grandparents
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Willie Hancock's Descendants

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Willie Ruth Hancock PTP 1930–2015