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Magistrate William Jones 1645–1705

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Magistrate Jones in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1645 · Abington, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Died 31 May 1705 · Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Father Janet Anne Katherine Rentfree Griffiths
Spouse Elizabeth Mary Stevens
Children Mary Elizabeth Jones

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Biography

Magistrate William Jones was born in 1645 in Abington, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, the child of janet anne katherine rentfree griffiths. Magistrate William Jones married elizabeth mary stevens, and had children including mary elizabeth jones. Magistrate William Jones passed away in 1705 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1645
Birth of Magistrate William Jones in Abington, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Birth
1705
Death of Magistrate William Jones in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Magistrate Jones

This ancestor line traces from Court Robert, Monmouthshire, Wales (1508) to Abington, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States (1645) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Magistrate Jones (1645–1705) was born in Abington, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Magistrate 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Magistrate Jones's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Magistrate William Jones PTP
1645–1705
Abington, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Magistrate Jones's Descendants

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Magistrate William Jones PTP 1645–1705