Who was William Cheney?

William Cheney (1704–1756) was born in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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William Cheney 1704–1756

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Feb 1704 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 18 Jul 1756 · Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Cheney Iii

Mother Margerit Cheney

Siblings Abigail Cheney, Cornet Abiel Cheney, Ebenezer Cheney, Hester Cheney, Margaret Cheney, Sarah Cheney, William Cheney Iv

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, … History of Newton, Massachusetts : …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Cheney Iii

Margerit Cheney

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Cheney began in 1704 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. William Cheney passed away in 1756 in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Probate/Wills Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 a - Z, July
9

Record History of Newton, Massachusetts : town and city, from its earliest settlement to the present time, 1630-1880

Life Timeline

1704

Birth of William Cheney in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1756

Death of William Cheney in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cheney

This ancestor line traces from Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1670) to Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1704) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cheney (1704–1756) was born in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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.