William Fanning 1660–1765
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Fanning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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
Researchers connected through William Fanning 1660–1765
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1660, William Fanning entered the world in Fishers Island, Suffolk, New York, USA, born to edmund fanning irish catholic proprietor of gortfree husband of ellen butler transported to connaught by cromwell immigrated to conn hibnoram and ellen butler. William Fanning passed away in 1765 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fanning
This ancestor line traces from St. Canice, Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland (1464) to Fishers Island, Suffolk, New York, United States (1660) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Fanning (1660–1765) was born in Fishers Island, Suffolk, New York, USA and died in Preston City, New London, 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 7 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.
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William Fanning's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record