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William Fry 1606–1642

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 10 Aug 1606 · Weymouth, Dorset, England
Died 26 Oct 1642 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Fry
Mother Sarah Hill
Spouse Elizabeth Humphrey
Children Elizabeth Frye, Mary Frye, William Fry
Siblings Lydia Fry, Mary Fry, Tomasine Fry, Tristam Fry

Researchers connected through William Fry 1606–1642

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Fry 1606–1642

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  6. 6
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1606
Birth of William Fry in Weymouth, Dorset, England
Birth
1642
Death of William Fry in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
William Fry PTP
1606–1642
Weymouth, Dorset, England
Parents
William Fry PTP
1606–1642
Weymouth, Dorset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
William Fry PTP
1606–1642
Weymouth, Dorset, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Fry's Descendants

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William Fry PTP 1606–1642