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Daniel Williams 1642–1712

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Feb 1642 · Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Died 14 May 1712 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
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Researchers connected through Daniel Williams 1642–1712

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Biography

In 1642, Daniel Williams entered the world in Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, born to roger williams and mary barnard. Daniel Williams married rebecca rhodes. Daniel Williams passed away in 1712 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  3. 3
    Record Findagrave

  4. 4
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Daniel Williams in Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Birth
1712
Death of Daniel Williams in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Death
1759
Burial of Daniel Williams
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Williams

This ancestor line traces from Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France (1000) to Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America (1642) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Williams (1642–1712) was born in Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America. 5 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, 5 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

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Daniel Williams in the US Census
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Daniel Williams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Daniel Williams PTP
1642–1712
Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
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Daniel Williams's Descendants

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Daniel Williams PTP 1642–1712