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Robert Willson 1709–1785

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Willson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 1 Sep 1709 · Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Died 22 Apr 1785 · Great Meadows, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Father Samuel Willson
Mother Hester Overton
Siblings Ann Willson, Elizabeth Willson, Esther Willson, Gabriel Wilson, James Willson, John Willson, Samuel Willson, Sarah Willson

Researchers connected through Robert Willson 1709–1785

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1709, Robert Willson entered the world in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, born to samuel willson and hester overton. Robert Willson passed away in 1785 in Great Meadows, Sussex, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Robert Willson in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1785
Death of Robert Willson in Great Meadows, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Willson

This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States (1709) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Willson (1709–1785) was born in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States and died in Great Meadows, Sussex, New Jersey, United States. 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 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 6 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.

Robert Willson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Willson PTP
1709–1785
Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Willson's Descendants

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Robert Willson PTP 1709–1785