Who was William Conant?

William Conant (1720–1784) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Conant 1720–1784

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1720 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Jul 1784 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Lot Conant Jr

Mother Mary Elizabeth Pride

Siblings Bartholomew Conant, Elizabeth Conant, Joseph Conant, Joshua Conant, Ruth Conant, Samuel Conant

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lot Conant Jr

Mary Elizabeth Pride

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Children

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Biography

William Conant was born in 1720 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of lot conant jr and mary elizabeth pride. William Conant passed away in 1784 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of William Conant in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1784

Death of William Conant in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Conant

This ancestor line traces from Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1657) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1720) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Conant (1720–1784) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 (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 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.
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