Who was William Hodges?

William Hodges (1680–1768) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Hodges 1680–1768

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Mar 1680 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 12 Feb 1768 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Henry Hodges

Mother Esther Gallop

Siblings Abigail Hodges, Benjamin Hodges, Charity Hodges, Elizabeth Hodges, Ephraim Hodges, Esther Hodges, Henry Hodges, John Hodges, Joseph Hodges, Mary Hodges

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Hodges

Esther Gallop

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

William Hodges was born in 1680 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of henry hodges and esther gallop. William Hodges passed away in 1768 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1680

Birth of William Hodges in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1768

Death of William Hodges in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hodges

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Bristol, MA (1652) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1680) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Hodges (1680–1768) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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.
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