William Stevens 1616–1653
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14 researchers on YourRoots have William Stevens in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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: C — verified across 14 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1616, William Stevens entered the world in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, born to john stevens and alice atkins. William Stevens passed away in 1653 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Record Millennium File
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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9Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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10Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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11Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Stevens
This ancestor line traces from Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales (1037) to Caversham, Oxfordshire, England (1616) across 19 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Stevens (1616–1653) was born in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 14 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 14 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 19 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.
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William Stevens's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record