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Daniel Williams Jr 1742–1782

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Jr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1742 · Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 May 1782 · HMS Jersey, British prison ship, NY Harbor
Father Daniel Williams
Mother Rebecca Hunt (1719–1776)
Spouse Rhoda Heath Lathrop
Children Rhodah Williams

Researchers connected through Daniel Jr 1742–1782

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Biography

The story of Daniel Williams Jr began in 1742 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Daniel Williams Jr married rhoda heath lathrop, and had children including rhodah williams. Daniel Williams Jr passed away in 1782 in HMS Jersey, British prison ship, NY Harbor.

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Life Timeline

1742
Birth of Daniel Williams Jr in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1782
Death of Daniel Williams Jr in HMS Jersey, British prison ship, NY Harbor
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Jr

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1638) to Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1742) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Jr (1742–1782) was born in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in HMS Jersey, British prison ship, NY Harbor. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel 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 4 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.

Daniel Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Williams Jr PTP
1742–1782
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Rebecca Hunt PTP
1719–1776
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Daniel Jr's Descendants

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DJ
Daniel Williams Jr PTP 1742–1782