William Gaylord 1585–1673
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13 researchers on YourRoots have William Gaylord 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: B — verified across 13 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Gaylord 1585–1673
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Gaylord began in 1585 in Exeter, Devon, England. William Gaylord married mary walter, sarah gaylord, and had children including elizabeth gaylord, john gaylord, joseph gaylord, samuel gaylord, walter gaylord, william gaylord. William Gaylord passed away in 1673 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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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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4Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Gaylord
This ancestor line traces from Pitminster,,Somerset,England (1507) to Exeter, Devon, , England (1585) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Gaylord (1585–1673) was born in Exeter, Devon, , England and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 13 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, 13 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 Gaylord's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record