YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Root 1844–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 August 1844

Birth Location: Halstead Essex England

Death Date: 27 June 1906

Death Location: Essex, England

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Ann Rayner

Children(s): Elizabeth Root, William Root, George Root, Ernest Root, Arthur Root, Ethel Root

The story of William Root began in 1844 in Halstead Essex England. In 1871, William Root resided in Halstead, Essex, England. William Root married Ann Maria Rayner, and had children including Arthur J Root, Elizabeth Root, Ernest Root, Ethel A Root, George Root, William Root. William Root passed away in 1906 in Essex, England.

Find more search results for William Root
WR

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 Root began in 1844 in Halstead Essex England.
  • In 1871, William Root resided in Halstead, Essex, England.
  • William Root married Ann Maria Rayner, and had children including Arthur J Root, Elizabeth Root, Ernest Root, Ethel A Root, George Root, William Root.
  • William Root passed away in 1906 in Essex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Ann Rayner
1846–1908
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
AR

Children(s)

Elizabeth Root
1867–
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
ER
William Root
1868–
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
WR
George Root
1872–
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
GR
Ernest Root
1879–
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
ER
Arthur Root
1881–
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
AR
Ethel Root
1884–
Birth Location: Halstead, Essex, England
ER

William Root's Ancestors

Self
William Root
1844–1906
Birth Place: Halstead Essex England
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Root's Descendants

1.
WR
William Root (14 August 1844–27 June 1906) m. Ann (Maria) Rayner (abt 1846–October 1908)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Root 1867–
  2. 2. William Root 1868–
  3. 3. George Root 1872–
  4. 4. Ernest Root 1879–
  5. 5. Arthur (J) Root 1881–
  6. 6. Ethel (A) Root 1884–

William Root's Timeline

8 Records

1844
14 August 1844
Birth of William Root in Halstead Essex England
Halstead Essex England
1844
23 October 1844
William Root was baptized in Halstead, St Andrew, Essex, England
Halstead, St Andrew, Essex, England
1871
1871
Age 27
William Root resided here in Halstead, Essex, England
Halstead, Essex, England
1881
1881
Age 37
William Root resided here in Halstead, Essex, England
Halstead, Essex, England
1891
1891
Age 47
William Root resided here in Halstead, Essex, England
Halstead, Essex, England
1906
22 June 1906
Age 62
Death of William Root in Halstead, Essex
Halstead, Essex
1906
27 June 1906
Age 62
Burial of William Root in Essex, England
Essex, England
1906
14 November 1906
Age 62
William Root - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 August 1844
    Event Place: Halstead Essex England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1419; Folio: 6; Page: 3; GSU roll: 6096529
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1802; Folio: 51; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1341435
    [3] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1697; Folio: 164; Page: 43; GSU roll: 830744
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index
    [5] Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers
    [6] Essex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 October 1844
    Event Place: Halstead, St Andrew, Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Halstead, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1697; Folio: 164; Page: 43; GSU roll: 830744

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Halstead, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1802; Folio: 51; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1341435

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Halstead, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1419; Folio: 6; Page: 3; GSU roll: 6096529

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1906
    Event Place: Halstead, Essex
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index
    [3] Essex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 June 1906
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 November 1906
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
Find more search results for William Root

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