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William Sever 1729–1809

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Sever in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 3 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1729 · Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Jun 1809 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Nicholas Sever
Mother Sarah Warren (1668–1759)
Siblings James Sever, John Sever

Researchers connected through William Sever 1729–1809

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Sever 1729–1809

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Sever was born in 1729 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, the child of nicholas sever and sarah warren. William Sever passed away in 1809 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  3. 3
    Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1729
Birth of William Sever in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1809
Death of William Sever in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sever

This ancestor line traces from Hertogenbo, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (1200) to Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1729) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Sever (1729–1809) was born in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 17 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 Sever's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Sever PTP
1729–1809
Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Warren PTP
1668–1759
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Jacob Warren PTP
1668–1727
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

William Sever's Descendants

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William Sever PTP 1729–1809