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Frances Wodell 1652–1692

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Frances Wodell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 5 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1652 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 12 Oct 1692 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father William Wodell
Mother Mary Wardwell (1621–1676)
Siblings Alice Wodell, Gershom Wodell, Mary William, Mary Wodell, Sarah Wodell

Researchers connected through Frances Wodell 1652–1692

and 4 more tree owners connected with Frances Wodell 1652–1692

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Frances Wodell began in 1652 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Frances Wodell passed away in 1692 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of Frances Wodell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1692
Death of Frances Wodell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Wodell

This ancestor line traces from Le Rœulx, Comté de Hainaut, Belgium (1310) to Portsmouth, Rhode Island, British Colonial America (1652) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frances Wodell (1652–1692) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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 12 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.

Frances Wodell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Frances Wodell PTP
1652–1692
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Wardwell PTP
1621–1676
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Frances Wodell's Descendants

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Frances Wodell PTP 1652–1692