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William Johnson 1724–1810

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

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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

2 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 2 independent trees

Born 13 Aug 1724 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Died 2 Oct 1810 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father Capt Obadiah E Johnson
Mother Lydia Cleveland (1704–1775)
Siblings Abigail Johnson, Ebenezer Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Jedediah Johnson, John Johnson, Lt Col Obadiah Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Olive Johnson, Samuel Johnson

Researchers connected through William Johnson 1724–1810

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Johnson 1724–1810

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Johnson began in 1724 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States. William Johnson passed away in 1810 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1724
Birth of William Johnson in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1810
Death of William Johnson in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Johnson

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1724) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Johnson (1724–1810) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 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 (B) 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 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
1724–1810
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Cleveland PTP
1704–1775
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Unknown

William Johnson's Descendants

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WJ
William Johnson PTP 1724–1810