Who was William Fletcher?

William Fletcher (1622–1677) was born in Harewood, Yorkshire, England and died in Accomack, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Fletcher 1622–1677

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 Sep 1622 · Harewood, Yorkshire, England

Died 06 Nov 1677 · Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father Robert Ismay Dela Fletcher

Mother Sarah Rose Hartwell

Siblings Cary Caroline Fletcher, Curtis Henry Fletcher, Elizabeth Fletcher, Elizabeth Grissell Fletcher, Francis Fletcher, Grissell Carey Fletcher, John Fletcher, Luke Fletcher, Mary Fletcher, Sgt Samuel Fletcher

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Ismay Dela Fletcher

Sarah Rose Hartwell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Fletcher began in 1622 in Harewood, Yorkshire, England. William Fletcher passed away in 1677 in Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1622

Birth of William Fletcher in Harewood, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1677

Death of William Fletcher in Accomack, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fletcher

This ancestor line traces from Skropshire, Yorkshire, England (1592) to Harewood, Yorkshire, England (1622) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Fletcher (1622–1677) was born in Harewood, Yorkshire, England and died in Accomack, Virginia, 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 2 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.