Who was John Williams?

John Williams (1724–1762) was born in Brunswick, Virginia, United States and died in Brunswick, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Williams 1724–1762

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

Born 28 Dec 1724 · Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Died 9 Dec 1762 · Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Father William Williams

Mother Mary Price

Spouse Elizabeth Ledbetter

Children Wyatt Williams

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The story of John Williams began in 1724 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States. John Williams married elizabeth ledbetter, frances wyatt, and had children including wyatt williams. John Williams passed away in 1762 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of John Williams in Brunswick, Virginia, United States

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Death of John Williams in Brunswick, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Williams

This ancestor line traces from Massachusetts (1665) to Brunswick, Virginia, United States (1724) across 2 generations.

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: John Williams (1724–1762) was born in Brunswick, Virginia, United States and died in Brunswick, Virginia, 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 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.
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