William Fry 1606–1642
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Fry in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Fry 1606–1642
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Fry was born in 1606 in Weymouth, Dorset, England, the child of william fry and sarah hill. William Fry married elizabeth humphrey, and had children including elizabeth frye, mary frye, william fry. William Fry passed away in 1642 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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6Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fry
This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to Weymouth, Dorset, England (1606) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Fry (1606–1642) was born in Weymouth, Dorset, England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 21 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 Fry's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record