William Bushnell 1610–1683
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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
Researchers connected through William Bushnell 1610–1683
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Millennium File
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4Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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8Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bushnell
This ancestor line traces from Thatcham, Berkshire, England (1549) to Horsham, Sussex, England (1610) across 3 generations.
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.
Related Records
William Bushnell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record