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Prudence Saunders 1712–1744

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Prudence Saunders in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 19 Jan 1712 · Westerly, Rhode Island, N. American Colony of England
Died 24 Feb 1744 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Spouse James Willoughby (1715–1778)

Researchers connected through Prudence Saunders 1712–1744

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

Prudence Saunders was born in 1712 in Westerly, Rhode Island, N. American Colony of England. Prudence Saunders married james willoughby. Prudence Saunders passed away in 1744 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Prudence Saunders in Westerly, Rhode Island, N. American Colony of England
Birth
1744
Death of Prudence Saunders in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Prudence Saunders

This ancestor line traces from Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England (1630) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1712) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prudence Saunders (1712–1744) was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, N. American Colony of England and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Prudence 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 3 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

Prudence Saunders's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Prudence Saunders PTP
1712–1744
Westerly, Rhode Island, N. American Colony of England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Prudence Saunders's Descendants

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Prudence Saunders PTP 1712–1744 m. James Willoughby PTP 1715–1778