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William Bushnell 1610–1683

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

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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 Bushnell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Feb 1610 · Horsham, Sussex, England
Died 12 Nov 1683 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Francis Bushnell
Mother Ferris Quenell Bushnell
Spouse Rebecca Chapman
Children William Bushnell
Siblings Francis Bushnell

Researchers connected through William Bushnell 1610–1683

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Biography

In 1610, William Bushnell entered the world in Horsham, Sussex, England, born to francis bushnell and ferris quenell bushnell. William Bushnell married rebecca chapman, and had children including william bushnell. William Bushnell passed away in 1683 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1610
Birth of William Bushnell in Horsham, Sussex, England
Birth
1610
William Bushnell was baptized in Horsham, Sussex, England
Baptism
1683
Death of William Bushnell in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Thatcham, Berkshire, England (1549) to Horsham, Sussex, England (1610) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bushnell (1610–1683) was born in Horsham, Sussex, England and died in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) 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 3 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 Bushnell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Bushnell PTP
1610–1683
Horsham, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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William Bushnell's Descendants

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William Bushnell PTP 1610–1683