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William Congdon 1711–1755

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Congdon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 06 Nov 1711 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 14 Oct 1755 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Father Benjamin Congdon
Mother Frances Stafford
Spouse Ann Gifford
Siblings Benjamin Congdon, Elizabeth Congdon, Frances Congdon, Hannah Congdon, James Congdon, John Congdon, Joseph Congdon, Mary Congdon, Sarah Congdon, Stukeley Congdon, Susannah Congdon
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Vital record of Rhode Island, … England, Select Births and Christenings Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts History of the Episcopal Church … Rhode Island Census, 1740-1890 The early history of Narragansett …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Ann Gifford
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Congdon was born in 1711 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, the child of benjamin congdon and frances stafford. William Congdon married ann gifford. William Congdon passed away in 1755 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records Vital record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850, first series, births, marriages and deaths : a family register for the people

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts

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    Record History of the Episcopal Church in Narragansett, Rhode Island

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    Record Rhode Island Census, 1740-1890

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    Record The early history of Narragansett : with an appendix of original documents, many of which are now for the first time published

Life Timeline

1711
Birth of William Congdon in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1755
Death of William Congdon in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Congdon

This ancestor line traces from Haddington, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1519) to North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1711) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Congdon (1711–1755) was born in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Benjamin Congdon
Father
Frances Stafford
Mother

William Congdon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Congdon PTP
1711–1755
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Congdon's Descendants

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William Congdon PTP 1711–1755