Who was Jeremiah Williams?

Jeremiah Williams (1759–1842) was born in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jeremiah Williams 1759–1842

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

Born 13 Dec 1759 · Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Died 24 Aug 1842 · Adams, Seneca, Ohio, United States

Father John Williams

Mother Elizabeth Cheney

Siblings John Williams

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Williams

Elizabeth Cheney

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Children

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Biography

In 1759, Jeremiah Williams entered the world in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, born to john williams and elizabeth cheney. Jeremiah Williams passed away in 1842 in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, United States.

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Birth of Jeremiah Williams in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

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1842

Death of Jeremiah Williams in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeremiah Williams

This ancestor line traces from England (1000) to Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States (1759) across 24 generations.

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: Jeremiah Williams (1759–1842) was born in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, 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 Jeremiah 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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