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Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams 1559–1616

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 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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13 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Dec 1559 · Groton, Suffolk, England
Died 04 Mar 1616 · Groton, Suffolk, England
Father Sir Knight Jeffrey Williams
Mother Lady Angela Marie Lange
Spouse John Firman Daggett
Children Abraham Doggett, Amy Doggett, Benjamin Doggett, Bridget Dogget, Dorothy Joan Daggett Doggett Tyler, Elizabeth Doggett, John Doggett, Joseph Doggett, Martha Elizabeth Doggett, Mary Doggett, Sarah Doggett, Susan Doggett, William Doggett
Siblings Andrew Williams, Bathsheba Dorothy Fay Williams Doggett, Claire , Dorothy Watt, Jamo Williams, Leanne Williams, Robert Marshall Williams, Stephen

Researchers connected through Dorothy Williams 1559–1616

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Biography

The story of Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams began in 1559 in Groton, Suffolk, England. Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams married john firman daggett, and had children including abraham doggett, amy doggett, benjamin doggett, bridget dogget, dorothy joan daggett doggett tyler, elizabeth doggett, john doggett, joseph doggett, martha elizabeth doggett, mary doggett, sarah doggett, susan doggett, william doggett. Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams passed away in 1616 in Groton, Suffolk, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  3. 3
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1559
Birth of Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams in Groton, Suffolk, England
Birth
1578
Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams was married in Groton, Suffolk, England
Marriage
1581
Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams was married in Groton, Edwardston, Suffolk, England
Marriage
1616
Death of Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams in Groton, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Williams

This ancestor line traces from Groton, Suffolk, England (1505) to Groton, Suffolk, England (1559) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Williams (1559–1616) was born in Groton, Suffolk, England and died in Groton, Suffolk, England. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 3 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.

Dorothy Williams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams PTP
1559–1616
Groton, Suffolk, England
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Dorothy Williams's Descendants

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Dorothy Fay Bathsheba Williams PTP 1559–1616