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Charles Williams 1652–1740

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Sep 1652 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 12 Apr 1740 · Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father Thomas Edward Williams Iii

Mother Anne Whittington

Spouse Elizabeth

Children Abial Williams, Abraham Williams, Alice Williams, Charles Williams, Charles Williams 2Nd, Charles Williams Dr, Charles Williams Ii, Charles Williams Jr, Cleveland Williams, Daniel Williams, Elizabeth Eliza Williams, Elizabeth Beudal Williams, Hannah Williams, Isaac Williams, Jerusha Williams, John Williams, Larry Williams, Mark Williams, Nathan Williams, Pamela Williams, Ricky Williams, Weeks Williams, William Williams

Siblings Capt Thomas Williams, Captain Thomas Williams Jr, Charles Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Esther Williams, Hannah Williams, Mary Williams Willmarth, Susanna Williams, Thomas Williams

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials … Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, … Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Dorset, England, Church of England … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., Civil War Soldier Records … U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … The New England Historical & … Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate … Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of … Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Bristol, England, Select Church of … U.S., Navy Casualties Books Wales, Select Births and Baptisms Isle of Man, Select Parish … India, Select Births and Baptisms Worcestershire, England, Extracted Church of … South Africa, Methodist Parish Registers, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Edward Williams Iii

Spouse(s)

Priscilla Collins Quarterfield

Children

Elizabeth Eliza Williams

Elizabeth Beudal Williams

Biography

Charles Williams was born in 1652 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas edward williams iii and anne whittington. Charles Williams married elizabeth, elizabeth j weeks, hannah williams, mary robinson, priscilla collins quarterfield, and had children including abial williams, abraham williams, alice williams, charles williams, charles williams 2nd, charles williams dr, charles williams ii, charles williams jr, cleveland williams, daniel williams, elizabeth eliza williams, elizabeth beudal williams, hannah williams, isaac williams, jerusha williams, john williams, larry williams, mark williams, nathan williams, pamela williams, ricky williams, weeks williams, william williams. Charles Williams passed away in 1740 in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
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Death Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Baptism Records Dorset, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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Military U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
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Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Military U.S., Navy Casualties Books
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Baptism Records Wales, Select Births and Baptisms
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Church Records Isle of Man, Select Parish Registers
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Baptism Records India, Select Births and Baptisms
28

Church Records Worcestershire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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Record South Africa, Methodist Parish Registers, 1822-1996

Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Charles Williams in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1676

Charles Williams was married in MA, Massachusetts, USA

Marriage

1740

Death of Charles Williams in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

1740

Charles Williams - Probate in New London, Connecticut, USA

Probate

1742

Charles Williams resided here in Preston, New London, Connecticut

Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Williams

This ancestor line traces from Tolverne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom (1435) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1652) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Williams (1652–1740) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Charles 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 9 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.