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Daniel Barnard Williams 1641–1712

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Feb 1641 · Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Died 14 May 1712 · Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Father Roger Williams Immigrant Founder Of Rhode Is
Mother MARY Islan (1609–1683)
Siblings Daniel Williams, Ebenezer Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Ellin Williams, Freeborn Hart Clarke Williams, Freeborn Williams, Jabez Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Mercy Williams Waterman, Providence Williams, Roger Williams Ii Ii, Roger Williams, Sewwe Roger Williams

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

Daniel Barnard Williams was born in 1641 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, the child of roger williams immigrant founder of rhode is and mary bernard barnard daughter of prolific puritan pastor and writer reverend richard barnard wife of minister roger williams founder of rhode island a refuge from religious persecution and governor of the colony first lady of rhode islan. Daniel Barnard Williams passed away in 1712 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1641
Birth of Daniel Barnard Williams in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1712
Death of Daniel Barnard Williams in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Williams

This ancestor line traces from Lanishen, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom (1469) to Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA (1641) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Williams (1641–1712) was born in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Daniel Williams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Barnard Williams PTP
1641–1712
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
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Daniel Williams's Descendants

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Daniel Barnard Williams PTP 1641–1712