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William JOHNSON 1656–1730

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have William JOHNSON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Feb 1656 · Woburn
Died 10 Jan 1730 · Woburn
Spouse Esther Gardner (1659–1706)
Children Benjamin Johnson, Esther Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Mary Johnson, Noah Johnson, Ruth Johnson, William Johnson

Researchers connected through William JOHNSON 1656–1730

and 5 more tree owners connected with William JOHNSON 1656–1730

Biography

The story of William JOHNSON began in 1656 in Woburn. William JOHNSON married esther gardner, and had children including benjamin johnson, esther johnson, hannah johnson, mary johnson, noah johnson, ruth johnson, william johnson. William JOHNSON passed away in 1730 in Woburn.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of William JOHNSON in Woburn
Birth
1730
Death of William JOHNSON in Woburn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William JOHNSON

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1495) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1656) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William JOHNSON (1656–1730) was born in Woburn and died in Woburn. 6 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, 6 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 7 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 JOHNSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William JOHNSON PTP
1656–1730
Woburn
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William JOHNSON's Descendants

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William JOHNSON PTP 1656–1730 m. Esther Gardner PTP 1659–1706