YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Wilmer Sheffield 1866–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1866

Birth Location: Kensington, London, England

Death Date: 25 Dec 1950

Death Location: Cardston, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada

Father: James Sheffield

Mother: SARAH WILMER

Spouse(s): Lenora Hudson

Children(s): Archie Sheffield, Lenora Duce, Robin Sheffield, Heber Sheffield

William Wilmer Sheffield was born in 1866 in Kensington, London, England, the child of James Sheffield And Sarah Adelaide Wilmer. William Wilmer Sheffield married Lenora Ann Hudson, and had children including Archie Sheffield, Heber Thomas Sheffield, Lenora Adelaide Duce, Robin Anthony Sheffield. William Wilmer Sheffield passed away in 1950 in Cardston, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Find more search results for William Sheffield
WS

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 Wilmer Sheffield was born in 1866 in Kensington, London, England, the child of James Sheffield And Sarah Adelaide Wilmer.
  • William Wilmer Sheffield married Lenora Ann Hudson, and had children including Archie Sheffield, Heber Thomas Sheffield, Lenora Adelaide Duce, Robin Anthony Sheffield.
  • William Wilmer Sheffield passed away in 1950 in Cardston, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sheffield's Ancestors

Self
William Sheffield
1866–1950
Birth Place: Kensington, London, England
Parents
James Sheffield
1830–1901
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
SARAH (ADELAIDE) WILMER
1831–1898
Olney, Buckinghamshire, England
Grandparents
Samuel Wilmer
1802–1879
Olney, Buckinghamshire, England
MARY MAYES
1804–1874
Olney, Buckingshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Mayes
1778–1869
Sarah Pring
1764–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
john mayes
1749–1801

William Sheffield's Descendants

1.
WS
William (Wilmer) Sheffield (1 Apr 1866–25 Dec 1950) m. Lenora (Ann) Hudson (1871-11-13–8 January 1971)
  1. 1. Archie Sheffield 1894–1983 m. Hazel (Caroline) Carmichael 1894–1989
  2. 2. Lenora (Adelaide) Duce 1898–2000
  3. 3. Robin (Anthony) Sheffield 1904–1933
  4. 4. Heber (Thomas) Sheffield 1895–1993

William Sheffield's Timeline

3 Records

1866
1 Apr 1866
Birth of William Wilmer Sheffield in Kensington, London, England
Kensington, London, England
1891
01 Jul 1891
Age 25
William Wilmer Sheffield was married in Logan, Cache, Utah, USA
Logan, Cache, Utah, USA
1950
25 Dec 1950
Age 84
Death of William Wilmer Sheffield in Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Cardston, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1866
    Event Place: Kensington, London, England
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Logan, Cache, Utah, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1950
    Event Place: Cardston, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cardston, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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