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William Carpenter Hilliard\Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") 1614–1655

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Ann") 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 May 1614 · Arundel Castle, Sussex, England
Died 25 Mar 1655 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Sir Anthony William Hilliard
Mother Elizabeth Kimpton (1595–1657)
Children Esther Hilliard

Researchers connected through William Ann") 1614–1655

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Ann") 1614–1655

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1614, William Carpenter Hilliard, Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") entered the world in Arundel Castle, Sussex, England, born to sir anthony william hilliard and elizabeth kimpton. William Carpenter Hilliard, Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") had children including esther hilliard. William Carpenter Hilliard, Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") passed away in 1655 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1614
Birth of William Carpenter Hilliard, Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") in Arundel Castle, Sussex, England
Birth
1655
Death of William Carpenter Hilliard, Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ann")

This ancestor line traces from England (1475) to Arundel Castle, Sussex, England (1614) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Ann") (1614–1655) was born in Arundel Castle, Sussex, England and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.

William Ann")'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Carpenter Hilliard\Hilyard (Immigrant, Ship "Elizabeth & Ann") PTP
1614–1655
Arundel Castle, Sussex, England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Kimpton PTP
1595–1657
Flamstead, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Ann")'s Descendants