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William Hoskins 1647–1730

Public Tree Person

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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 Hoskins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 30 Nov 1647 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 May 1730 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Hoskins
Mother Ann Hinds
Siblings Elizabeth Hoskins, John Hoskins, Mary Hoskins, Rebecca Hoskins, Richard Haskins, Samuel Hoskins, Thomas Hoskins

Researchers connected through William Hoskins 1647–1730

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Hoskins 1647–1730

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Hoskins was born in 1647 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william hoskins and ann hinds. William Hoskins passed away in 1730 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1647
Birth of William Hoskins in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1730
Death of William Hoskins in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hoskins

This ancestor line traces from Cork, Cork, Ireland (1591) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1647) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hoskins (1647–1730) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, 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 3 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 Hoskins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Hoskins PTP
1647–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Hoskins PTP
1647–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
William Hoskins PTP
1647–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Hoskins's Descendants

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William Hoskins PTP 1647–1730