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William Hall 1645–1691

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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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10 researchers on YourRoots have William Hall 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 14 Jan 1645 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 5 Sep 1691 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Researchers connected through William Hall 1645–1691

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Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of William Hall began in 1645 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. William Hall passed away in 1691 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1645
Birth of William Hall in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1691
Death of William Hall in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hall

This ancestor line traces from Fillongley, Warwickshire, England (1540) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1645) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hall (1645–1691) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 10 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, 10 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 Hall in the US Census
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William Hall's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Hall PTP
1645–1691
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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William Hall's Descendants

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William Hall PTP 1645–1691