John Williams 1636–1698
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15 researchers on YourRoots have John Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 15 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Williams 1636–1698
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1636, John Williams entered the world in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john williams and jane gould. John Williams passed away in 1698 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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3Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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4Record Ancestry Family Tree
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5Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Williams
This ancestor line traces from Newbury,Berkshire,England (1600) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, New England (1636) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Williams (1636–1698) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.
Related Records
John Williams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record