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William James Osgood 1673–1752

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Osgood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jul 1673 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 Jan 1752 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father William James Osgood
Mother Elizabeth Clear Osgood
Siblings Elizabeth Osgood Blaisdell, Joanna Joan Osgood, Joanna Osgood, John Osgood Twin, Joseph Osgood, Judith Dorothy Osgood, Mary Jane Osgood Currier, Sarah Eldridge Osgood Colby, Sarah Osgood, William Osgood Twin

Researchers connected through William Osgood 1673–1752

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William James Osgood began in 1673 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. William James Osgood passed away in 1752 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1673
Birth of William James Osgood in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1752
Death of William James Osgood in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Osgood

This ancestor line traces from Heckington, Lincolnshire, England (1560) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1673) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Osgood (1673–1752) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 4 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 Osgood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William James Osgood PTP
1673–1752
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Osgood's Descendants

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William James Osgood PTP 1673–1752