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William Dickinson 1658–1717

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Dickinson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1658 · Merry Point, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Died 9 Mar 1717 · Talbot, Maryland, USA
Father WALTER DICKENSON (1620–1680)
Spouse Elizabeth Powell
Children James Dickinson

Researchers connected through William Dickinson 1658–1717

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Biography

In 1658, William Dickinson entered the world in Merry Point, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, born to walter dickenson. William Dickinson married elizabeth powell, and had children including james dickinson. William Dickinson passed away in 1717 in Talbot, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1658
Birth of William Dickinson in Merry Point, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Birth
1680
William Dickinson was married in Third Haven Quaker Meeting, Talbot County, Maryland
Marriage
1680
William Dickinson was married in Home Howell Powell, Talbot, Maryland, United States
Marriage
1717
Death of William Dickinson in Talbot, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dickinson

This ancestor line traces from Trevigo, St Minver, Cornwall, England (1526) to Merry Point, Lancaster, Virginia, USA (1658) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Dickinson (1658–1717) was born in Merry Point, Lancaster, Virginia, USA and died in Talbot, Maryland, USA. 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 (C) 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 5 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 Dickinson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Dickinson PTP
1658–1717
Merry Point, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Parents
WALTER DICKENSON PTP
1620–1680
Holborn, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Dickinson's Descendants

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William Dickinson PTP 1658–1717