Robert Williams 1607–1693
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Williams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 10 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Robert Williams was born in 1607 in Norwich, England, the child of stephen shepherd williams and margaret cooke. Robert Williams married elizabeth stalham, martha strong, and had children including deborah williams, elizabeth williams, isaac williams, john williams, samuel williams, stephen williams. Robert Williams passed away in 1693 in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Record Colonial Families of the USA
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6Record Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book
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7Record Martin Web Site
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Williams
This ancestor line traces from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1584) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1607) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Williams (1607–1693) was born in Norwich, England and died in Roxbury, Massachusetts. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
- 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.
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Robert Williams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record