William Johnson 1686–1752
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5 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Johnson 1686–1752
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Immediate Family
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. William Johnson passed away in 1752 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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4Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
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5Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Johnson
This ancestor line traces from Watertown,Middlesex (1550) to Woburn, Middlesex, MA, US (1686) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Johnson (1686–1752) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, 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 (B) 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 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