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Isaac Williams 1686–1757

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Nov 1686 · Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Sep 1757 · Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father
Mother Elizabeth Hyde (1659–1699)
Siblings , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Isaac Williams 1686–1757

and 2 more tree owners connected with Isaac Williams 1686–1757

Immediate Family

Parents
Elizabeth Hyde
1659–1699
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, Isaac Williams entered the world in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to isaac williams captain and elizabeth hyde. Isaac Williams passed away in 1757 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  4. 4
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  6. 6
    Record The Genealogy and History of the Family of Williams, Descendants of Robert Williams of Roxbury" by Stephen W. Williams, M.D., A.M. 1847

  7. 7
    Record "The Life Ancestors and Descendants of Robert Williams of Roxbury 1607-1693" by Harrison Williams, LL.B. 1934

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Isaac Williams in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1757
Death of Isaac Williams in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac Williams

This ancestor line traces from Essex, England (1461) to Newton, MA (1686) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Isaac Williams (1686–1757) was born in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 Isaac 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 9 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.

Isaac Williams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Isaac Williams PTP
1686–1757
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Hyde PTP
1659–1699
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Isaac Williams's Descendants

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Isaac Williams PTP 1686–1757