William Anthony 1675–1744
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10 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Anthony 1675–1744
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1675, William Anthony entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to abraham anthony. William Anthony 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.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Record Millennium File
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records
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7Record Colonial Families of the USA
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8Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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9Record Marriage
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10Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Anthony
This ancestor line traces from Germany (1445) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1675) across 8 generations.
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. 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 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.
Related Records
William Anthony's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
William Anthony's Descendants
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1. PTP 1705–1782
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2. PTP 1716–1800
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3. PTP 1698–1718