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William Hyde 1670–1759

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have William Hyde in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 7 independent trees

Born 07 Jan 1670 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America
Died 08 Jul 1759 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America
Father Samuel Hyde
Mother Jane Lee
Siblings Elizabeth Hyde M, Experience Abel Married Hyde, Isaac Hyde, Jabez Hyde, John Hyde, Lt Lt Samuel Hyde, Mary Backus Married Hyde, Mathew Griswold, Phebe S Hyde Cff Ffc Hrh, Sarah Hyde, Thomas Oakley Hyde

Researchers connected through William Hyde 1670–1759

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1670, William Hyde entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America, born to samuel hyde and jane lee. William Hyde passed away in 1759 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of William Hyde in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America
Birth
1759
Death of William Hyde in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hyde

This ancestor line traces from Powerstock, Dorset, England (1500) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut (1670) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hyde (1670–1759) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America. 7 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, 7 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 8 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 Hyde's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Hyde PTP
1670–1759
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British America
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Hyde's Descendants

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William Hyde PTP 1670–1759