Who was William Griggs?

William Griggs (1711–1724) was born in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut and died in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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William Griggs 1711–1724

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Nov 1711 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut

Died 19 Aug 1724 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut

Father Benjamin Griggs

Mother Patience Sabin Griggs

Siblings Benjamin Griggs Jr, Ephraim Griggs, Hannah Griggs, John Griggs, Joseph Griggs, Mehitable Griggs, Patience Griggs, Solomon Griggs

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Immediate Family

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Benjamin Griggs

Patience Sabin Griggs

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1711, William Griggs entered the world in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, born to benjamin griggs and patience sabin griggs. William Griggs passed away in 1724 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut.

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Birth of William Griggs in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut

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1724

Death of William Griggs in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Griggs

This ancestor line traces from Terling, Essex, England (1520) to Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA (1711) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Griggs (1711–1724) was born in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut and died in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut. 3 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, 3 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 6 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.
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