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William Hooker 1663–1716

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Hooker 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 May 1663 · Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died 8 Jun 1716 · Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, USA
Father Rev Samuel Hooker
Mother Mary Willett
Siblings Daniel Hooker, Dr Thomas Hooker, Hezekiah Hooker, James Hooker, John Hooker, Mary Hooker, Nathaniel Hooker, Roger Hooker, Samuel Hooker Jr, Sarah Hooker

Researchers connected through William Hooker 1663–1716

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Hooker began in 1663 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. William Hooker passed away in 1716 in Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1663
Birth of William Hooker in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1716
Death of William Hooker in Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hooker

This ancestor line traces from Hawkedon, Suffolk, England (1482) to Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1663) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hooker (1663–1716) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, USA. 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 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 Hooker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Hooker PTP
1663–1716
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Hooker's Descendants

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William Hooker PTP 1663–1716