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Elizabeth Willard 1688–1761

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Willard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1688 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Mar 1761 · Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Phineas Rice
Children Anne Rice, Elizabeth Rice, Hannah Rice, Israel Rice, Joseph Rice, Sarah Rice

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Willard 1688–1761

and 3 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Willard 1688–1761

Biography

In 1688, Elizabeth Willard entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Elizabeth Willard married phineas rice, and had children including anne rice, elizabeth rice, hannah rice, israel rice, joseph rice, sarah rice. Elizabeth Willard passed away in 1761 in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record 530.FTW

  3. 3
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 69, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Elizabeth Willard in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1707
Elizabeth Willard was married in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1761
Death of Elizabeth Willard in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Willard

This ancestor line traces from Walton on Hill, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1471) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1688) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Willard (1688–1761) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 8 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.

Elizabeth Willard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Willard PTP
1688–1761
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Elizabeth Willard's Descendants

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Elizabeth Willard PTP 1688–1761