YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

William Armstrong 1878 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1878

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 24 May 1953

Death Location: Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: James Armstrong

Mother: Catherine Cross

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

William Armstrong was born in 1878 in Ontario, the child of James Bell Armstrong and Catherine Cross. In 1891, William Armstrong resided in Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, William Armstrong resided in Ontario, Canada. William Armstrong passed away in 1953 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Find more search results for William Armstrong
WA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • William Armstrong was born in 1878 in Ontario, the child of James Bell Armstrong and Catherine Cross.
  • In 1891, William Armstrong resided in Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1901, William Armstrong resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • William Armstrong passed away in 1953 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Armstrong's Ancestors

Self
William Armstrong
1878 – 1953
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
James Bell Armstrong
1845 – 1904
Ontario
Catherine Cross
1845 – 1930
Ontario
Grandparents
William Armstrong
1811 – 1892
Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Susan (Racha) Palmer
1816 – 1897
Oxfred, Kent, Ontario, Canada
John (Logan) Cross
1820 – 1908
Nova Scotia, Canada
Hannah Scarlett
1822 – 1914
Howard, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Armstrong's Timeline

4 Records

1878
24 Jun 1878
Birth of William Armstrong in Ontario
Ontario
1891
1891
Age 13
William Armstrong resided here in Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada
Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 23
William Armstrong resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1953
24 May 1953
Age 75
Death of William Armstrong in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1878
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1953
    Event Place: Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE