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William Randall 1675–1742

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Randall 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Sep 1675 · Providence, R.I.
Died 08 Jul 1742 · Cranston, R.I.
Father William Randall
Mother Rebecca Fowler
Spouse Abial
Children Abial Randall, Hannah Randall, Henry Randall, Jeremiah Randall, Job Randall, John Randall, Jonathan Randall, Joseph Randall, Mary Randall, Rebecca Randall, William Randall
Siblings Abiah Randall, Henry Randall, Johnathon Randall, Joseph Randall, Mary Randall

Researchers connected through William Randall 1675–1742

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Biography

The story of William Randall began in 1675 in Providence, R.I.. William Randall married abial, and had children including abial randall, hannah randall, henry randall, jeremiah randall, job randall, john randall, jonathan randall, joseph randall, mary randall, rebecca randall, william randall. William Randall passed away in 1742 in Cranston, R.I..

Sources

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    Record Randall and Allied Families : William Randall (1609-1693) of Scituate and His Descendants with Ancestral Families

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of William Randall in Providence, R.I.
Birth
1742
Death of William Randall in Cranston, R.I.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Randall

This ancestor line traces from Shryvenham, Berks County, England (1249) to Providence, R.I. (1675) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Randall (1675–1742) was born in Providence, R.I. and died in Cranston, R.I.. 4 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, 4 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.
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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 Randall's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Randall PTP
1675–1742
Providence, R.I.
Parents
William Randall PTP
1675–1742
Providence, R.I.
Unknown
Grandparents
William Randall PTP
1675–1742
Providence, R.I.
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Randall's Descendants

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William Randall PTP 1675–1742