Who was William Denison?

William Denison (1677–1730) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Denison 1677–1730

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Apr 1677 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Died 30 Jan 1730 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father George Capt Denision

Mother Bridget Thompson

Siblings Borodell Denison, George Denison, Hannah Denison, Hope Denison, Margaret Denison, Mercy Or Mary Denison, Sarah Denison, William Denison

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials … North America, Family Histories Ancestors of Henry Rogers Winthrop …

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Capt Denision

Bridget Thompson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Denison began in 1677 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. William Denison passed away in 1730 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Ancestors of Henry Rogers Winthrop and His Wife Alice Woodward Babcock

Life Timeline

1677

Birth of William Denison in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1730

Death of William Denison in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Denison

This ancestor line traces from Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England (1490) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States (1677) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Denison (1677–1730) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Denison PTP

1677–1730

Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States