William Parke 1607–1685
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18 researchers on YourRoots have William Parke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Parke 1607–1685
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1607, William Parke entered the world in Semer, Suffolk, England, born to robert parke and martha chaplin. William Parke passed away in 1685 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Family Search
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6Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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7Record Hollon Family Tree
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8Record Johnson/Jones Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Parke
This ancestor line traces from Cumberland, England (1500) to Semer, Suffolk, England (1607) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Parke (1607–1685) was born in Semer, Suffolk, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 18 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, 18 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.
- 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.
Related Records
William Parke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record