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William Goodrich Ensign 1622–1676

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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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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Ensign 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Feb 1622 · Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Died 14 Nov 1676 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father Sir John Joseph Goodrich Gutterich Sr
Mother Margery Howe (1588–1632)
Spouse Lady Mary Sarah Marvin
Children Mary Goodrich

Researchers connected through William Ensign 1622–1676

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Biography

In 1622, William Goodrich Ensign entered the world in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, born to sir john joseph goodrich gutterich sr and margery stillman howe. William Goodrich Ensign married lady mary sarah marvin, and had children including mary goodrich. William Goodrich Ensign passed away in 1676 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1622
Birth of William Goodrich Ensign in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Birth
1676
Death of William Goodrich Ensign in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ensign

This ancestor line traces from Padiham, Lancashire , England (1500) to Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England (1622) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Ensign (1622–1676) was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 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 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 Ensign's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Goodrich Ensign PTP
1622–1676
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Margery Stillman Howe PTP
1588–1632
Bury St Edmunds, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Ensign's Descendants

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William Goodrich Ensign PTP 1622–1676