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William Denison 1687–1724

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Denison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Mar 1687 · Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Died 24 Feb 1724 · Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father William Denison
Mother Sarah Stanton
Siblings George Denison I, Sarah Denison

Researchers connected through William Denison 1687–1724

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Denison began in 1687 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. William Denison passed away in 1724 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1687
Birth of William Denison in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Birth
1724
Death of William Denison in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Denison

This ancestor line traces from Towcester, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1555) to Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America (1687) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Denison (1687–1724) was born in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America and died in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 4 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.

William Denison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Denison PTP
1687–1724
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Denison's Descendants

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William Denison PTP 1687–1724