Who was Edward Wilcox?

Edward Wilcox (1662–1715) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Wilcox 1662–1715

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 5 Nov 1662 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Died 5 Nov 1715 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> Findagrave Source

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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 thomasine stevens, and had children including sarah wilcox. Edward Wilcox passed away in 1715 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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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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Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts
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Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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1662

Birth of Edward Wilcox in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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1715

Death of Edward Wilcox in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Wilcox

This ancestor line traces from South Elkington, Lincolnshire, England (1565) to Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, British Colonial America (1662) across 4 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. 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 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 4 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.

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Edward Wilcox PTP

1662–1715

Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA