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William HASTINGS 1690–1723

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William HASTINGS 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 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1690 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Nov 1723 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father JOHN HASTINGS (1654–1718)
Mother Abigail Hammond (1659–1718)
Siblings Abigail Hastings, Elizabeth Hastings, Hepzibah Hastings, John Hastings, Joseph Hastings, Samuel Hastings, Thomas Hastings

Researchers connected through William HASTINGS 1690–1723

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William HASTINGS began in 1690 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. William HASTINGS passed away in 1723 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1690
Birth of William HASTINGS in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1723
Death of William HASTINGS in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William HASTINGS

This ancestor line traces from Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1654) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1690) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William HASTINGS (1690–1723) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 HASTINGS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William HASTINGS PTP
1690–1723
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
JOHN HASTINGS PTP
1654–1718
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Hammond PTP
1659–1718
Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Hastings PTP
1652–1712
Watertown, Mass
Margaret Cheney PTP
1628–1678
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, America
Unknown
Unknown

William HASTINGS's Descendants

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William HASTINGS PTP 1690–1723