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Andrew Willet 1655–1712

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew Willet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Oct 1655 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Apr 1712 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father Capt Thomas Willet
Mother Mary Brown
Siblings David Willet, Esther Willet, Hezekiah Willet, James Willet, John Willet, Martha Willet, Mary Willett, Rebecca Willet, Samuel Willet, Sarah Willet, Thomas Willet

Researchers connected through Andrew Willet 1655–1712

and 2 more tree owners connected with Andrew Willet 1655–1712

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Andrew Willet began in 1655 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Andrew Willet passed away in 1712 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Andrew Willet in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1712
Death of Andrew Willet in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Andrew Willet

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1403) to Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1655) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Andrew Willet (1655–1712) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Andrew Willet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Andrew Willet PTP
1655–1712
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Andrew Willet's Descendants

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Andrew Willet PTP 1655–1712