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William Ward Sr 1649–1697

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 Sr 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1649 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Nov 1697 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Elizabeth Storey Story Ward
Siblings Nahum Ward, William Ward, William Warde

Researchers connected through William Sr 1649–1697

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Sr 1649–1697

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Ward Sr began in 1649 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. William Ward Sr passed away in 1697 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1649
Birth of William Ward Sr in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1697
Death of William Ward Sr in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sr

This ancestor line traces from Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England (1586) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1649) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Sr (1649–1697) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, 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 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 Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Ward Sr PTP
1649–1697
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Sr's Descendants

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William Ward Sr PTP 1649–1697