Who was William Case?

William Case (1681–1756) was born in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Case 1681–1756

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 May 1681 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Died 29 Aug 1756 · South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Father Joseph Case

Mother Hannah Smith

Siblings Emmanuel Case, Hannah Case, John Case, Joseph Case, Margaret Case, Mary Case

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Case

Hannah Smith

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Biography

The story of William Case began in 1681 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. William Case passed away in 1756 in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

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Birth of William Case in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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Death of William Case in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Case

This ancestor line traces from Aylesham, Kent, England (1590) to North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1681) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Case (1681–1756) was born in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 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 (B) 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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