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William Bladen 1673–1718

Public Tree Person

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Bladen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 27 FEB 1673 · Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 9 AUG 1718 · Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Father Nathaniel Bladen
Mother Isabella Fairfax
Spouse Ann Van Swearingen
Children Anne Bladen, Christopher Bladen, Martin Bladen, Thomas Bladen, William Bladen
Siblings Catherine Bladen, Elizabeth Bladen, Frances Bladen, Isabella Bladen, Martin Bladen

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Biography

William Bladen was born in 1673 in Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, the child of nathaniel bladen and isabella fairfax. William Bladen married ann van swearingen, and had children including anne bladen, christopher bladen, martin bladen, thomas bladen, william bladen. William Bladen passed away in 1718 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1673
Birth of William Bladen in Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1718
Death of William Bladen in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death
1718
Burial of William Bladen in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bladen

This ancestor line traces from Steeton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1637) to Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1673) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bladen (1673–1718) was born in Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, 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 (C) 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 2 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 Bladen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Bladen PTP
1673–1718
Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Bladen's Descendants

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William Bladen PTP 1673–1718