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William Anthony 1675–1744

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Anthony in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Oct 1675 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 28 Dec 1744 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Abraham Anthony (1650–1727)
Mother Alice Wodell
Spouse Mary Coggeshall (1675–1727)
Children Abraham Anthony, Alice Anthony, Amey Anthony, Anna Anthony, BENJAMIN ANTHONY, Daniel Anthony, David Anthony, Elizabeth ANTHONY, Gideon Anthony, Job Anthony, John Anthony, Mary Anthony, William Anthony
Siblings Abraham Anthony, Alice Anthony, Almy Anthony, Amey Anthony, Isaac Anthony, Jacob Anthony, James Anthony, John Anthony, Joseph Anthony, Mary Anthony, Susanna Anthony, Thomas Anthony

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Biography

In 1675, William Anthony entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to abraham anthony and alice wodell. William Anthony married mary coggeshall, and had children including abraham anthony, alice anthony, amey anthony, anna anthony, benjamin anthony, daniel anthony, david anthony, elizabeth anthony, gideon anthony, job anthony, john anthony, mary anthony, william anthony. William Anthony passed away in 1744 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

  6. 6
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  7. 7
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of William Anthony in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1744
Death of William Anthony in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Anthony

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1444) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1675) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Anthony (1675–1744) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 7 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, 7 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 8 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 Anthony's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Anthony PTP
1675–1744
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Abraham Anthony PTP
1650–1727
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Anthony's Descendants

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WA
William Anthony PTP 1675–1744 m. Mary Coggeshall PTP 1675–1727
  1. 1. Alice Anthony PTP 1705–1782
  2. 2. BENJAMIN ANTHONY PTP 1716–1800
  3. 3. Elizabeth ANTHONY PTP 1698–1718