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William Reed 1639–1706

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

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Reed in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 3 independent trees

Born 15 Dec 1639 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Sep 1706 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Read (1618–1669)
Mother Susannah Hayme
Siblings Daughter Read, Esther Read, Hannah Read, Hannah Reed, James Read, John Read, Josiah Reed, Mary Read, Ruth Reade, Sgt Thomas Read, Susanna Read
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1639, William Reed entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to william read and susannah hayme. William Reed passed away in 1706 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of William Reed in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1706
Death of William Reed in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Reed

This ancestor line traces from Hainton, Lincolnshire, England (1310) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1639) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Reed (1639–1706) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 10 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 Read
1618–1669 · Father
Susannah Hayme
Mother
Reed US Census Records
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William Reed's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Reed PTP
1639–1706
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Read PTP
1618–1669
Canterbury, Kent, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Reed's Descendants

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William Reed PTP 1639–1706