Researching William Cartwright
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 11415 people with the Cartwright surname? In that year Cartwright was ranked number 361 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Cartwright on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Cartwright and the Cartwright Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 16037 people with the Cartwright surname in the UK? Cartwright is now ranked number 345 for popularity in the UK. |
Cartwright Family Tree Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 30382 people with the Cartwright surname in the USA? Cartwright is ranked number 147 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called William Cartwright
William Cartwright (film editor)
William T. "Bill" Cartwright Sr. (born August 25, 1920 St. Louis, Missouri; died June 1, 2013 North Hills, California) was an American television and film director, producer and editor responsible for a number of documentaries. He was nominated for 5 Emmys Emmy Awards in 1978 and 1997 and won three. He edited "Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision" which won an Oscar. He also has many credits for direction and producing. His son William T. Cartwright Jr. is also an editor and is credited with some of the titles listed below.
Cartwright was also known for helping save the Watts Towers in association with Nicholas King.
Cartwright died in hospice care on June 1, 2013. He was 92.
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