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Daniel Williams 1641–1712

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11 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Feb 1641 · Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Died 14 May 1712 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Roger Williams (1680–1763)
Mother Mary Barnard
Spouse Nancy Clarke
Children Daniel Williams, Hope Power, Jeremiah Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Patience Williams, Peleg Williams, Providence Williams, Roger Williams, Thomas Williams
Siblings Daniel Williams, Freeborn Williams, Mercy Williams, Sewwe Roger Sowwe Williams

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Biography

In 1641, Daniel Williams entered the world in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, born to roger williams and mary barnard. Daniel Williams married nancy clarke, rebecca rhodes, and had children including daniel williams, hope power, jeremiah williams, joseph williams, mary williams, patience williams, peleg williams, providence williams, roger williams, thomas williams. Daniel Williams passed away in 1712 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

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    Record Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Birth Records Rhode Island, U.S., Birth Index, 1636-1930

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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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 Colonial Families of the USA

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts

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    Probate/Wills Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

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

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Williams

This ancestor line traces from Putney,,Surrey,England (1456) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (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, Rhode Island, United States. 11 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, 11 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Daniel Williams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Williams PTP
1641–1712
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Roger Williams PTP
1680–1763
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Daniel Williams PTP
1744–1798
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Daniel Williams's Descendants

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Daniel Williams PTP 1641–1712
  1. 1. Roger Williams PTP 1680–1763
  2. 2. Daniel Williams PTP 1744–1798
  3. 3. Thomas Williams PTP 1765–1849