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William Johnson 1686–1752

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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

4 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1686 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 Feb 1752 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Father William Johnson Jr
Mother Esther Gardner (1659–1706)
Spouse Hannah Davis
Children Hezekiah Johnson
Siblings Esther Johnson

Researchers connected through William Johnson 1686–1752

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Biography

In 1686, William Johnson entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william johnson jr and esther gardner. William Johnson married hannah davis, sarah dole, and had children including hezekiah johnson. William Johnson passed away in 1752 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of William Johnson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1752
Death of William Johnson in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Watertown,Middlesex (1550) to Woburn, Middlesex, MA, US (1686) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Johnson (1686–1752) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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
1686–1752
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Esther Gardner PTP
1659–1706
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Gardner PTP
1624–1706
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

William Johnson's Descendants

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William Johnson PTP 1686–1752