Who was William Newman?

William Newman (1589–1669) was born in London, England and died in Newmans Neck, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Jonathan Newman 1589–1669

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1589 · London, England

Died 20 Jan 1669 · Newmans Neck, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

Father John Newman

Mother Elizabeth Martin

Spouse Priscilla Hart

Children William Newman

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In 1589, William Jonathan Newman entered the world in London, England, born to john newman and elizabeth martin. William Jonathan Newman married priscilla hart, and had children including william newman. William Jonathan Newman passed away in 1669 in Newmans Neck, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of William Jonathan Newman in London, England

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Death of William Jonathan Newman in Newmans Neck, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Newman

This ancestor line traces from Pen Coed, Llanfarthin, Monmouthshire, Wales (1478) to London, England (1589) across 5 generations.

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: William Newman (1589–1669) was born in London, England and died in Newmans Neck, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA. 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 5 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.
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