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William Meaden 1608–1686

Public Tree Person

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Meaden 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1608 · Kilmington, Somerset, England
Died 24 Dec 1686 · Kilmington, Somerset, England
Father Richard Meaden
Mother Thomasine Williams
Spouse Joan Sandall
Children William Meaden
Siblings Agnes Meaden, Bridget Meaden, Edith Meaden, Henry Meaden, Jane Meaden, Mary Meaden, Richard Meaden

Researchers connected through William Meaden 1608–1686

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Biography

William Meaden was born in 1608 in Kilmington, Somerset, England, the child of richard meaden and thomasine williams. William Meaden married joan sandall, and had children including william meaden. William Meaden passed away in 1686 in Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Sources

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of William Meaden in Kilmington, Somerset, England
Birth
1608
William Meaden was baptized in Kilmington,Somerset,England
Baptism
1686
Death of William Meaden in Kilmington, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Meaden

This ancestor line traces from Kilmington, Somerset, England (1566) to Kilmington, Somerset, England (1608) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Meaden (1608–1686) was born in Kilmington, Somerset, England and died in Kilmington, Somerset, England. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 Meaden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Meaden PTP
1608–1686
Kilmington, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Meaden's Descendants

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William Meaden PTP 1608–1686
  1. 1. William Meaden PTP 1641–1717