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William Morgan 1697–1778

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Morgan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 07 Apr 1697 · Groton, New London Co., Connecticut
Died 14 May 1778 · Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut
Father William Morgan
Mother Margaret Avery
Siblings Deborah Morgan, Hannah Morgan, Jerusha Morgan, Joseph Morgan, Margaret Morgan, Mary Elizabeth Morgan, Solomon Morgan, William Morgan

Researchers connected through William Morgan 1697–1778

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Morgan 1697–1778

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Morgan began in 1697 in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut. William Morgan passed away in 1778 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of William Morgan in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut
Birth
1697
William Morgan was christened in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut
Christening
1778
Death of William Morgan in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Morgan

This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devonshire Co., England (1550) to Groton, New London Co., Connecticut (1697) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Morgan (1697–1778) was born in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut and died in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 6 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 Morgan PTP
1697–1778
Groton, New London Co., Connecticut
Parents
William Morgan PTP
1697–1778
Groton, New London Co., Connecticut
Unknown
Grandparents
William Morgan PTP
1697–1778
Groton, New London Co., Connecticut
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Morgan's Descendants

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William Morgan PTP 1697–1778