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William F Brockway 1666–1755

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Brockway in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1666 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 29 Mar 1755 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Wolston Brockway
Children Lieutenant John Brockway Sr

Researchers connected through William Brockway 1666–1755

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1666, William F Brockway entered the world in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to wolston brockway. William F Brockway had children including lieutenant john brockway sr. William F Brockway passed away in 1755 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of William F Brockway in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1755
Death of William F Brockway in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brockway

This ancestor line traces from Gregories, Buckinghamshire, England (1546) to Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA (1666) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Brockway (1666–1755) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 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, 2 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 5 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 Brockway's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William F Brockway PTP
1666–1755
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Brockway's Descendants

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William F Brockway PTP 1666–1755