William Locke 1628–1720
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Locke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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
Researchers connected through William Locke 1628–1720
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Locke was born in 1628 in Stepney, London, England, the child of lewis locke and elizabeth stansmore. William Locke passed away in 1720 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Locke
This ancestor line traces from Stepney, London, England (1604) to Stepney, London, England (1628) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Locke (1628–1720) was born in Stepney, London, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 2 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.
Related Records
William Locke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record