Who was Elizabeth Williams?

Elizabeth Williams (1719–1789) was born in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Williams 1719–1789

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1719 · Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Died 8 Apr 1789 · Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father Thomas Williams

Mother Esther Smith

Siblings Deborah Williams, Esther Williams, Eunice Williams, Grace Williams, Sarah Williams, William Williams

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Williams

Esther Smith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Williams began in 1719 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Elizabeth Williams passed away in 1789 in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

Life Timeline

1719

Birth of Elizabeth Williams in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1789

Death of Elizabeth Williams in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Williams

This ancestor line traces from Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1636) to Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1719) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Williams (1719–1789) was born in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 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.
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