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William Nathaniel Hoskins II 1647–1730

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Nov 1647 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 May 1730 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Hoskins Sr Purian The Great Migration Project
Mother Anne Hinds Putitan The Great Migration Project
Spouse Sarah Caswell
Children Ann Hoskins Smith, Hannah Haskins Mccomber, Henry HOSKINS, Jacob Hoskins, John Hoskins, Josiah Hoskins Haskins, Sarah Hoskins Gassett, Stephen Hoskins, William Hoskins
Siblings Elizabeth Hoskins Tilson, John Hoskins, Mary Hoskins Cobb, Rebecca Hoskins Briggs, Richard Hoskins, Samuel Hoskins Ii, Thomas Hoskins

Researchers connected through William II 1647–1730

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Biography

In 1647, William Nathaniel Hoskins II entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to william hoskins sr purian the great migration project and anne hinds putitan the great migration project. William Nathaniel Hoskins II married sarah caswell, and had children including ann hoskins smith, hannah haskins mccomber, henry hoskins, jacob hoskins, john hoskins, josiah hoskins haskins, sarah hoskins gassett, stephen hoskins, william hoskins. William Nathaniel Hoskins II passed away in 1730 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of William Nathaniel Hoskins II in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1649
Birth of William Nathaniel Hoskins II in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1730
Death of William Nathaniel Hoskins II in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William II

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1616) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1647) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William II (1647–1730) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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.
Right now, 5 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.
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 II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Nathaniel Hoskins II PTP
1647–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William II's Descendants

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William Nathaniel Hoskins II PTP 1647–1730
  1. 1. Henry HOSKINS PTP 1683–1683
  2. 2. Jacob Hoskins PTP 1692–1725
  3. 3. Stephen Hoskins PTP 1697–1725
  4. 4. William Hoskins PTP 1681–1762