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Edward WATTS 1620–1690

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward WATTS 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1620 · Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England
Died 12 Sep 1690 · Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Spouse Anne Mary Martin
Children Thomas Cornelius Watts

Researchers connected through Edward WATTS 1620–1690

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Biography

In 1620, Edward WATTS entered the world in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England. Edward WATTS married anne mary martin, anne sherman, mary frances norgrave watts, and had children including thomas cornelius watts. Edward WATTS passed away in 1690 in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of Edward WATTS in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England
Birth
1690
Death of Edward WATTS in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward WATTS

This ancestor line traces from Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England (1540) to Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England (1620) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward WATTS (1620–1690) was born in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England and died in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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.

Edward WATTS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward WATTS PTP
1620–1690
Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England
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Grandparents
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Edward WATTS's Descendants

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Edward WATTS PTP 1620–1690