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WILLIAM LORD 1618–1678

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM LORD in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 27 Dec 1618 · Towchester, England
Died 17 May 1678 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Lord
Mother Dorothy Bird (1588–1676)
Siblings Amy Lord, Ann Lord, Grace D Lord, Irene Lord, John Lord, Louisa Mellor Lord, Rachel Lord, Robert Lord, Sarah Lord, Thankful Lord, Thomas Lord, William Lord
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Rootsweb Online Website
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1618, WILLIAM LORD entered the world in Towchester, England, born to thomas lord and dorothy bird. WILLIAM LORD passed away in 1678 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Rootsweb Online Website

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of WILLIAM LORD in Towchester, England
Birth
1678
Death of WILLIAM LORD in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM LORD

This ancestor line traces from Towcester, Northamptonshire, , England (1535) to Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England (1618) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

WILLIAM LORD (1618–1678) was born in Towchester, England and died in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 4 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

Thomas Lord
Father
Dorothy Bird
1588–1676 · Mother
LORD US Census Records
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WILLIAM LORD's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
WILLIAM LORD PTP
1618–1678
Towchester, England
Parents
Unknown
Dorothy Bird PTP
1588–1676
Towchester, Northamptonshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

WILLIAM LORD's Descendants

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WILLIAM LORD PTP 1618–1678