William Freeborn 1591–1670
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Freeborn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Freeborn was born in 1591 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, the child of william freeborn and edith mary russen. William Freeborn married mary wilson, and had children including sarah freeborn. William Freeborn passed away in 1670 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Millennium File
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3Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV
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4Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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8Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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9Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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10Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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11Burial Records Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index
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12Record The Planters of the Commonwealth in Massachusetts
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13Burial Records Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
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14Record Ancestry of Jeremy Clarke of Rhode Island and Dungan genealogy
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15Record Ancestry of Sharpless Moore and Rachel (Roberts) Moore : with their direct ancestors to and including thirty-six first or immig
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16Record History of Newport County, Rhode Island
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17Record New Woodstock and vicinity : past and present
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18Record The descendants of Thomas Durfee of Portsmouth, R.I.
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19Record The history of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
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20Record The house of Mansur
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Freeborn
This ancestor line traces from of, Essex, England (1525) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1591) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Freeborn (1591–1670) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 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 4 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.
Related Records
William Freeborn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record