Who was William Curtis?

William Curtis (1592–1672) was born in Nazeing, Essex, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 25 generations of this lineage.

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William Curtis 1592–1672

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 12 Nov 1592 · Nazeing, Essex, England

Died 8 Dec 1672 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Curtis

Mother Mary Camp

Siblings Elizabeth Curtis, Elizabeth Twin Curtis, John Curtis, Martha Curtis, Mary Curtis, Philip Curtis, Thomas Curtis

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Curtis

Mary Camp

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Curtis began in 1592 in Nazeing, Essex, England. William Curtis passed away in 1672 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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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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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Life Timeline

1592

Birth of William Curtis in Nazeing, Essex, England

Birth

1672

Death of William Curtis in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Nazeing, Essex, England (1592) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Curtis (1592–1672) was born in Nazeing, Essex, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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, 11 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 25 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.