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Israel Woodward 1681–1766

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Israel Woodward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jul 1681 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Dec 1766 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Woodward
Mother Sarah Crossman (1653–1696)
Siblings Ebenezer Woodward, Ezekiel Woodward, Isaac Woodward, Joanna Woodward, Jonathan Woodward, Joseph Woodward, Mary Woodward, Nathaniel Woodward, Robert Woodward

Researchers connected through Israel Woodward 1681–1766

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Israel Woodward was born in 1681 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john woodward and sarah crossman. Israel Woodward passed away in 1766 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1681
Birth of Israel Woodward in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1766
Death of Israel Woodward in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Israel Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1550) to Taunton, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America (1681) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Israel Woodward (1681–1766) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Israel 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 5 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.

Israel Woodward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Israel Woodward PTP
1681–1766
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Crossman PTP
1653–1696
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Israel Woodward's Descendants

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Israel Woodward PTP 1681–1766