Brief Life History of William
When William Cree was born about 1756, in Clowne, Derbyshire, England, his father, William Cree, was 28 and his mother, Gertrude, was 25. He married Sarah Woodhead on 25 November 1778, in Clowne, Derbyshire, England. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 6 daughters. He died in 1844, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 89.
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Family Time Line
Sources (41)
- William Cree, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
- William Cree in entry for William Cree, "England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records, 1578-1937"
- William Cree in entry for Sarah Cree, "England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records, 1578-1937"
Spouse and Children
1756–1844 Male
1758– Female
Children (14)
1780– Female
1782– Male
1782–1863 Male
1783–1870 Male
1784– Female
+9 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1729– Male
1733– Female
Siblings (8)
1752–1752 Male
1754–1759 Female
1754–1833 Female
1756–1844 Male
1758– Female
+3 More Children
World Events (8)
1770 · Boston Tea Party
Age 14
1775 · The Shot Heard Around the World
Age 19
1787 · English Convicts Sail to Australia
Age 31
Name Meaning
Scottish: shortened form of McCree (see McRae ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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