YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Franklin Bearden 1826–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1826

Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Feb 1872

Death Location: Avery, Red River, Texas, United States

Father: Enoch Bearden

Mother: Sarah Holt

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Napoleon Bearden

The story of William Franklin Bearden began in 1826 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. William Franklin Bearden had children including Napoleon Bearden. William Franklin Bearden passed away in 1872 in Avery, Red River, Texas, United States.

Find more search results for William Bearden
WB

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:
A
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

  • The story of William Franklin Bearden began in 1826 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • William Franklin Bearden had children including Napoleon Bearden.
  • William Franklin Bearden passed away in 1872 in Avery, Red River, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Bearden's Ancestors

Self
William Bearden
1826–1872
Birth Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Enoch Bearden
1794–
Sarah Holt
1797–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bearden's Descendants

1.
WB
William (Franklin) Bearden (3 Mar 1826–1 Feb 1872)
  1. 1. Napoleon Bearden 1851–1905
    1. 1. Henry (Gary) Bearden
      1. 1. Alva (G) Bearden 1903–1973
        1. 1. Sue Bearden 1928–2006 m. Graden (Eugene) Moore 1925–1978
      2. 2. Harold (Dorman) Bearden 1907–1997
      3. 3. Victor (Cecil) Bearden 1910–2001
    2. 2. James (Thomas) Bearden 1878–1959
      1. 1. Napoleon (Burres) Bearden –1986

William Bearden's Timeline

2 Records

1826
3 Mar 1826
Birth of William Franklin Bearden in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1872
1 Feb 1872
Age 46
Death of William Franklin Bearden in Avery, Red River, Texas, United States
Avery, Red River, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1826
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1872
    Event Place: Avery, Red River, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

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