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William Lord 1618–1678

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have William Lord 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 5 independent trees

Born 27 Dec 1618 · Towcester, Northamptonshire, , England,
Died 17 May 1678 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Tho Lord
Mother Dorothy
Siblings Adrean Bayc, Amy Lord, Ann Anna Lord, Dorothy Lord, Dr Thomas Lord, Richard Lord, Thank Ye Lord

Researchers connected through William Lord 1618–1678

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1618, William Lord entered the world in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, born to tho lord and dorothy. William Lord passed away in 1678 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1618
Birth of William Lord in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1618
Birth of William Lord in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England,
Birth
1678
Death of William Lord in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lord

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Lord (1618–1678) was born in Towcester, Northamptonshire, , 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 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 Lord's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Lord PTP
1618–1678
Towcester, Northamptonshire, , England,
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Lord's Descendants

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William Lord PTP 1618–1678