Who was Peter Williams?

Peter Williams (1820–1898) was born in Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada and died in Scugog Island, Reach Township, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Williams 1820–1898

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

Born 02 Jan 1820 · Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada

Died 09 Aug 1898 · Scugog Island, Reach Township, Ontario, Canada

Father Elias Williams

Mother Loyrennah Lorena Royce Roys

Siblings Andrew Williams, Benjamin R Williams, Charles C Williams, David Rays Williams, Edward Daniel Williams, Hannah Williams, Juliann Williams, Lorinia Williams, Mary Polly Williams, Phoebe Williams, Sarah Sally Williams, Sarah Williams

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Williams

Loyrennah Lorena Royce Roys

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Children

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Biography

In 1820, Peter Williams entered the world in Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada, born to elias williams and loyrennah lorena royce roys. Peter Williams passed away in 1898 in Scugog Island, Reach Township, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Peter Williams in Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada

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1898

Death of Peter Williams in Scugog Island, Reach Township, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Williams

This ancestor line traces from Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1699) to Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada (1820) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Williams (1820–1898) was born in Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada and died in Scugog Island, Reach Township, Ontario, Canada. 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 Peter 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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