YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Patton 1765–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1765

Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 7 May 1796

Death Location: York County, South Carolina, USA

Father: William Patten

Mother: Elizabeth Chant

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Margaret Brown

In 1765, William Patton entered the world in York County, South Carolina, USA, born to William Patten And Elizabeth Chant. In 1790, William Patton resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA. In 1795, William Patton resided in York, South Carolina. William Patton had children including Margaret Cromwell Brown. William Patton passed away in 1796 in York County, South Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for William Patton
WP

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

  • In 1765, William Patton entered the world in York County, South Carolina, USA, born to William Patten And Elizabeth Chant.
  • In 1790, William Patton resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1795, William Patton resided in York, South Carolina.
  • William Patton had children including Margaret Cromwell Brown.
  • William Patton passed away in 1796 in York County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Patten
1729–1810
Birth Location: West Chinnock, Somerset, England
WP
Elizabeth Chant
1733–1789
Birth Location: West Chinnock, Somerset, , England
EC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Brown
1781–1863
Birth Location: Chester, Cheshire, England
MB

William Patton's Ancestors

Self
William Patton
1765–1796
Birth Place: York County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
William Patten
1729–1810
West Chinnock, Somerset, England
Elizabeth Chant
1733–1789
West Chinnock, Somerset, , England
Grandparents
Robert (Hugh) Patten
1693–1744
Emma (( Patten) )
1701–1796
Chiselborough, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Patton's Descendants

1.
WP
William Patton (3 Jun 1765–7 May 1796)
  1. 1. Margaret (Cromwell) Brown 1781–1863 m. Joseph (Herman) Wylie 1770–1844
    1. 1. Elizabeth Wylie 1816–1850 m. Joseph (Alexander) Gaston 1810–1868
      1. 1. Juliette (Victoria "Vic") Gaston 1846–1898 m. Peter (Turner) Hollis 1844–1919
        1. 1. Joseph (Gaston Hollis) Sr. 1870–1963 m. Annie (Isabel) Lyle 1872–1932
        2. 2. Lizzie Hollis 1877–1960 m. James (Robert) Reid 1868–1933
        3. 3. Lawrence (Peter Hollis) Sr. 1883–1978 m. Emma (Harleston) Clyde 1888–1947
        4. 4. William (Gill Hollis) Sr. 1877–1952 m. Gertha (Long) Henderson 1880–1949
        5. 5. Mary (K) Hollis 1877–1881
        6. 6. Dr. (John Porter Hollis) Sr 1872–1963 m. Mary Walker 1886–1965 m. Sarah (Wilson Sanders) Hollis 1864–1952
        7. 7. Anna (Eliza Hollis) (Lynn) 1881–1971 m. James (Jeffries) Lynn 1880–
        8. 8. Daniel (Saye) Hollis 1885–1981 m. Maude (White) McFadden 1886–1971
        9. 9. Joel Hollis 1870–
        10. 10. Mattie Hollis 1886–
      2. 2. John (P) Gaston 1844–1925
      3. 3. Tobithia (Agnes) Gaston 1849–1854
      4. 4. William (Newton) Gaston 1839–1907
      5. 5. Adam (Wylie) Gaston 1841–1863
      6. 6. David (G.) Gaston 1856–

William Patton's Timeline

5 Records

1765
3 Jun 1765
Birth of William Patton in York County, South Carolina, USA
York County, South Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 25
William Patton resided here in Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, South Carolina, USA
1795
Abt 1795
Age 30
William Patton resided here in York, South Carolina
York, South Carolina
1796
7 May 1796
Age 31
Death of William Patton in York County, South Carolina, USA
York County, South Carolina, USA
1796
1796
Age 31
William Patton - Probate in York, South Carolina, USA
York, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1765
    Event Place: York County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 185; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1795
    Event Place: York, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Records of Estates; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (York County); Probate Place: York, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1796
    Event Place: York County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Records of Estates; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (York County); Probate Place: York, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Records of Estates; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (York County); Probate Place: York, South Carolina
Find more search results for William Patton

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