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William Harvey 1614–1691

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have William Harvey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 independent trees

Born 18 Dec 1614 · Ashill, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Died 12 Jun 1691 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Joane Hucker
Children Elizabeth Harvey

Researchers connected through William Harvey 1614–1691

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Joane Hucker

Biography

In 1614, William Harvey entered the world in Ashill, South Somerset District, Somerset, England. William Harvey married joane hucker, and had children including elizabeth harvey. William Harvey passed away in 1691 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1614
Birth of William Harvey in Ashill, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Birth
1691
Death of William Harvey in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Harvey

This ancestor line traces from Ashill, Somerset, England (1580) to Ashill, Somerset, England (1614) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Harvey (1614–1691) was born in Ashill, South Somerset District, Somerset, England and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 2 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 Harvey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Harvey PTP
1614–1691
Ashill, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Harvey's Descendants

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William Harvey PTP 1614–1691