YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Lewis Sorrell 1874–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1874

Birth Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 1 March 1951

Death Location: Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Jordan Sorrell

Mother: Sarah Britt

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1874, William Lewis Sorrell entered the world in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA, born to Jordan Sorrell And Sarah Ann Britt. William Lewis Sorrell passed away in 1951 in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Sorrell
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:
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 1874, William Lewis Sorrell entered the world in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA, born to Jordan Sorrell And Sarah Ann Britt.
  • William Lewis Sorrell passed away in 1951 in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sorrell's Ancestors

Self
William Sorrell
1874–1951
Birth Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Jordan Sorrell
1852–1936
Alabama
Sarah (Ann) Britt
1849–1931
Jackson Gap, AL
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) Sorrell
1825–1909
Nelson, Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Holland Sorrells
1828–1907
Georgia, United States
Lawrence (Bryant Britt) Sr
1811–1852
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Anna Evers
1813–1868
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Green Sorrells
1793–1844
Susannah (Sorrell)
1779–1844
Matthew Peters
1801–1853
Rhoda Evans
1805–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sorrells
1753–1811
Nancy Newberry
1756–1810
Zadock Barnett
1745–1823
Elizabeth m1)
1746–1818
William Peters
1766–1842
Laney Jordon
1769–
Jesse Evans
1783–1828
Mary Wilkerson\Evans
1765–1828

William Sorrell's Timeline

2 Records

1874
15 Mar 1874
Birth of William Lewis Sorrell in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
1951
1 March 1951
Age 77
Death of William Lewis Sorrell in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1874
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 March 1951
    Event Place: Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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