William Lewis 1594–1683
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Lewis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Lewis 1594–1683
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Lewis was born in 1594 in Llandough, Glamorganshire, Wales, the child of william lewis and sarah cathcart. William Lewis married felicia collins, and had children including william lewis. William Lewis passed away in 1683 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.
Sources
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1Record Garett, Sue. Rootsweb GEDCOM. susieesue@@aol.com
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lewis
This ancestor line traces from Llangynyw, Montgomeryshire, , Wales (1000) to Llandough, Glamorgan, Wales, England (1594) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Lewis (1594–1683) was born in Llandough, Glamorganshire, Wales and died in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. 3 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, 3 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 21 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 Lewis's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record