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William Farrington 1660–1738

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Farrington 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1660 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Jul 1738 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Lydia Mansfield
Children Elizabeth Farrington, John Farrington, Theophilus Farrington, William Farrington

Researchers connected through William Farrington 1660–1738

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Biography

The story of William Farrington began in 1660 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. William Farrington married lydia mansfield, and had children including elizabeth farrington, john farrington, theophilus farrington, william farrington. William Farrington passed away in 1738 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1660
Birth of William Farrington in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1738
Death of William Farrington in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Farrington

This ancestor line traces from London, County Middlesex, England., London, England, United Kingdom (1539) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1660) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Farrington (1660–1738) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Farrington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Farrington PTP
1660–1738
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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William Farrington's Descendants

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William Farrington PTP 1660–1738
  1. 1. Theophilus Farrington PTP 1695–1742