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William B. Greenman 1715–1789

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Greenman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jun 1715 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 9 Jun 1789 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father William Greenman
Mother Ester Wilson
Spouse Phebe Cook (1713–1803)
Children Esther Greenman, Hannah Greenman, Hart Greenman, James Greenman, Jane Greenman, Jeremiah Greenman, Job Greenman, John Greenman, Martha Greenman, Mary Greenman, Phebe Greenman, Sarah Greenman, William Greenman, Willson Greenman
Siblings Esther Greenman, James Greenman, Jeremiah Greenman, Jeremiah Greenman Sr, Job Greenman, John Greenman

Researchers connected through William Greenman 1715–1789

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Biography

William B. Greenman was born in 1715 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william greenman and ester wilson. William B. Greenman married phebe cook, and had children including esther greenman, hannah greenman, hart greenman, james greenman, jane greenman, jeremiah greenman, job greenman, john greenman, martha greenman, mary greenman, phebe greenman, sarah greenman, william greenman, willson greenman. William B. Greenman passed away in 1789 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of William B. Greenman in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1789
Death of William B. Greenman in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Greenman

This ancestor line traces from Newport,Newport,Rhode Island,USA (1671) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1715) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Greenman (1715–1789) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 3 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 Greenman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William B. Greenman PTP
1715–1789
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Greenman's Descendants

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William B. Greenman PTP 1715–1789 m. Phebe Cook PTP 1713–1803