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William Bacon 1577–1653

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Bacon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 5 independent trees

Born 6 Oct 1577 · Winston, Suffolk, England
Died 26 Sep 1653 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michael John Bacon Knight Of Winston Sir
Mother Lady Elizabeth M Wylie
Siblings Anna Bacon, Elizabeth Bacon, James Michael Bacon Rev, Joanna Bacon, John Bacon, Katherine Bacon, Mary Antrobus Bacon I, Michael Bacon His Father Is Michael, Robert Bacon, Rose Bacon, Sarah Bacon, Sir Thomas Michael Bacon Knight, Susanna Bacon
Records
"FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1577, William Bacon entered the world in Winston, Suffolk, England, born to michael john bacon knight of winston sir and lady elizabeth m wylie. William Bacon passed away in 1653 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0

Life Timeline

1577
Birth of William Bacon in Winston, Suffolk, England
Birth
1653
Death of William Bacon in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bacon

This ancestor line traces from Bigorre, Pyrenees Atlantique, FRANCE (1020) to Winston, Suffolk, ENGLAND (1577) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bacon (1577–1653) was born in Winston, Suffolk, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Michael John Bacon Knight Of Winston Sir
Father
Lady Elizabeth M Wylie
Mother

William Bacon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Bacon PTP
1577–1653
Winston, Suffolk, England
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Grandparents
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William Bacon's Descendants

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William Bacon PTP 1577–1653