William Knapp 1580–1658
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8 researchers on YourRoots have William Knapp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Knapp 1580–1658
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1580, William Knapp entered the world in Bures, Suffolk, England, born to knapp and martha de blois. In 1630, William Knapp immigrated to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. William Knapp married judith tew, knapp, priscilla, and had children including anne knapp, elizabeth knapp, james knapp, john knapp, judith knapp 222, mary knapp, william knapp. William Knapp passed away in 1658 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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7Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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8Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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9Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Knapp
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Knapp (1580–1658) was born in Bures, Suffolk, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 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 1 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 Knapp's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record