YourRoots by Genomelink

William Ives 1576–1648

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Ives 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 02 Jan 1576 · Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Died 03 Apr 1648 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Father Ollive Bodimade 12Th Ggm
Spouse Mary Merrill (1594–1624)
Children Sr Timothy Ives

Researchers connected through William Ives 1576–1648

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Ives 1576–1648

Immediate Family

Biography

William Ives was born in 1576 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, the child of ollive bodimade 12th ggm. William Ives married mary merrill, and had children including sr timothy ives. William Ives passed away in 1648 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1576
Birth of William Ives in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Birth
1648
Death of William Ives in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ives

This ancestor line traces from Maidstone, Kent, , England (1540) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1576) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Ives (1576–1648) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, 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 (C) 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 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 Ives's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Ives PTP
1576–1648
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Ives's Descendants

1.
WI
William Ives PTP 1576–1648 m. Mary Merrill PTP 1594–1624