william Baker 1655–1727
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have william Baker 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 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through william Baker 1655–1727
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of william Baker began in 1655 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. william Baker married mercy lawrence, and had children including experience baker. william Baker passed away in 1727 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from william Baker
This ancestor line traces from Swynnerton, Staffordshire, England (1445) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1655) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- william Baker (1655–1727) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 Baker's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record