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William Hammond 1607–1637

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have William Hammond in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 20 Sep 1607 · Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Died 8 Oct 1637 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Hammond
Mother Elizabeth Payne
Siblings Ann Hammond, Anna Hammond, Anne Hammond, Barnes Hammond, Benjamin Hammond, Elizabeth Hammond, John Hammond, Lt John Hammond, Marie Hammond, Martha Hammond, Rachel Hammond, Ruth Hammond Gooch, Sarah Hammond, Thomas Hammond

Researchers connected through William Hammond 1607–1637

and 6 more tree owners connected with William Hammond 1607–1637

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Hammond began in 1607 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England. William Hammond passed away in 1637 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1607
Birth of William Hammond in Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Birth
1637
Death of William Hammond in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hammond

This ancestor line traces from Tisbury, Wiltshire, England (1472) to Lavenham, Suffolk, England (1607) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hammond (1607–1637) was born in Lavenham, Suffolk, England and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.
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 Hammond's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Hammond PTP
1607–1637
Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Parents
William Hammond PTP
1607–1637
Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
William Hammond PTP
1607–1637
Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Hammond's Descendants

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William Hammond PTP 1607–1637