William Palmer Sr 1678–1728
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Sr 1678–1728
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1678, William Palmer Sr entered the world in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to deacon gershom palmer and ann borodel denison. William Palmer Sr passed away in 1728 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.
Sources
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1Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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2Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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3Record A history of the Walter Palmer family of Stonington, Connecticut
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sr
This ancestor line traces from Barrington, Gloucestershire, England (1455) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States (1678) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Sr (1678–1728) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 8 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 Sr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record