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Priscilla Wood 1721–1743

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla Wood 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Oct 1721 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 1 Apr 1743 · Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father Joseph Wood (1696–1766)
Mother Hannah Carrier
Siblings Hannah Wood, Irene Wood, Joseph Jr Wood, Miriam Wood, Philemon Wood

Researchers connected through Priscilla Wood 1721–1743

and 2 more tree owners connected with Priscilla Wood 1721–1743

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Priscilla Wood began in 1721 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. Priscilla Wood passed away in 1743 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1721
Birth of Priscilla Wood in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1743
Death of Priscilla Wood in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla Wood

This ancestor line traces from Thorganby, West Lindsey District, Lincolnshire, England (1501) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States (1721) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Priscilla Wood (1721–1743) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla 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.
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.

Priscilla Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Priscilla Wood PTP
1721–1743
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Joseph Wood PTP
1696–1766
Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Edward Hazen PTP
1660–1748
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Grant PTP
1631–1715
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Unknown

Priscilla Wood's Descendants

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Priscilla Wood PTP 1721–1743