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William B. Morgan 1697–1729

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Morgan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 2 independent trees

Born 7 Apr 1697 · Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Died 01 Oct 1729 · Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father John SR (1645–1712)
Mother Mary Elizabeth Jones Williams
Spouse Mary AVERY (1648–1708)
Children Thomas Morgan, William Avery Morgan
Siblings Capt Theophilus Morgan Sr

Researchers connected through William Morgan 1697–1729

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Biography

The story of William B. Morgan began in 1697 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America. William B. Morgan married mary avery, and had children including thomas morgan, william avery morgan. William B. Morgan passed away in 1729 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of William B. Morgan in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Birth
1729
Death of William B. Morgan in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Morgan

This ancestor line traces from Chateau, Eure Et Loire, France (1000) to Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America (1697) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Morgan (1697–1729) was born in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 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, 2 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 12 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 Morgan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William B. Morgan PTP
1697–1729
Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
John S 'Captain' MORGAN of Roxbury SR PTP
1645–1712
Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Morgan's Descendants

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William B. Morgan PTP 1697–1729 m. Mary AVERY PTP 1648–1708