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Edward Wilcox 1662–1715

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Wilcox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 independent trees

Born 5 Nov 1662 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 5 Nov 1715 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Father Stephen Wilcox (1633–1690)
Mother Hannah Hazard
Spouse Mary Hazard
Children Edward Wilcox, Hannah Wilcox, Mary Wilcox, Stephen Wilcox
Siblings Daniel Wilcox, Hannah Wilcox, Jeremiah Wilcox, Stephen Wilcox, Thomas Wilcox, William Wilcox

Researchers connected through Edward Wilcox 1662–1715

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Biography

In 1662, Edward Wilcox entered the world in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to stephen wilcox and hannah hazard. Edward Wilcox married mary hazard, and had children including edward wilcox, hannah wilcox, mary wilcox, stephen wilcox. Edward Wilcox passed away in 1715 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Edward Wilcox in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1715
Death of Edward Wilcox in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Wilcox

This ancestor line traces from Portsmouth, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1633) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1662) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Wilcox (1662–1715) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 6 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, 6 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 2 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 Wilcox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Wilcox PTP
1662–1715
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Stephen Wilcox PTP
1633–1690
Portsmouth, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Wilcox's Descendants

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Edward Wilcox PTP 1662–1715
  1. 1. Stephen Wilcox PTP 1633–1690