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William Heath 1664–1738

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Heath 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1664 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 3 Nov 1738 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Peleg Heath
Spouse Hannah Weld (1666–1697)
Children William Heath

Researchers connected through William Heath 1664–1738

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Heath 1664–1738

Immediate Family

Biography

William Heath was born in 1664 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of peleg heath. William Heath married hannah weld, and had children including william heath. William Heath passed away in 1738 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of William Heath in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1738
Death of William Heath in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Heath

This ancestor line traces from Roxbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1632) to Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts (1664) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Heath (1664–1738) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) 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 Heath's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Heath PTP
1664–1738
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Heath's Descendants

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WH
William Heath PTP 1664–1738 m. Hannah Weld PTP 1666–1697