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William Locke 1677–1768

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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
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4 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 4 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1677 · Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Died 22 Jan 1768 · Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father John Locke Capt
Mother Elizabeth Berry
Siblings Alice Locke, Elizabeth Locke, James Locke, Joseph Locke, Rebecca Locke, Tryphena Locke, William Locke

Researchers connected through William Locke 1677–1768

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Locke 1677–1768

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1677, William Locke entered the world in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, born to john locke capt and elizabeth berry. William Locke passed away in 1768 in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  3. 3
    Record Genealogy of Captain John Locke of New hampshire as prinyed by the Locke Family Association.

  4. 4
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1677
Birth of William Locke in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Birth
1768
Death of William Locke in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Locke

This ancestor line traces from London, Middelsex Co., England (1627) to Hampton, New Hampshire (Rockingham) (1677) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Locke (1677–1768) was born in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States and died in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. 4 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, 4 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.

William Locke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Locke PTP
1677–1768
Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Locke's Descendants

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William Locke PTP 1677–1768