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William Edwards II 1618–1697

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2 researchers on YourRoots have William II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Nov 1618 · Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, England
Died 20 Apr 1697 · Jamestown, Virginia, British Colonial America
Father Robert Joshua Edwards
Mother Margaret Edwards
Spouse Catharne Jonet Reese
Children David Edwards, John Edwards, Thomas Edwards Sr, Thomas William Edwards, William Edwards

Researchers connected through William II 1618–1697

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Biography

In 1618, William Edwards II entered the world in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, England, born to robert joshua edwards and margaret edwards. William Edwards II married catharne jonet reese, and had children including david edwards, john edwards, thomas edwards sr, thomas william edwards, william edwards. William Edwards II passed away in 1697 in Jamestown, Virginia, British Colonial America.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of William Edwards II in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, England
Birth
1645
William Edwards II was married in United States, USA
Marriage
1697
Death of William Edwards II in Jamestown, Virginia, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William II

This ancestor line traces from Somersetshire, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1523) to Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, England (1618) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William II (1618–1697) was born in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, England and died in Jamestown, Virginia, British Colonial America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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William II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Edwards II PTP
1618–1697
Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, England
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William II's Descendants

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William Edwards II PTP 1618–1697