William Reed 1682–1753
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10 researchers on YourRoots have William Reed in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Reed 1682–1753
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Reed was born in 1682 in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of william reed and ester hester tomson. William Reed passed away in 1753 in Abington, Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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3Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Reed
This ancestor line traces from City of Canterbury, Kent, England (1605) to Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1682) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Reed (1682–1753) was born in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Abington, Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay. 10 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, 10 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 3 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 Reed's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record