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WILLIAM Story 1614–1702

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3 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM Story in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 03 Jan 1614 · Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died 20 Jan 1702 · Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Robert Storre Or Story
Mother Sarah Brooke
Spouse SARAH Foster (1620–1681)
Children Abigail Story, Ann Stacy Story Dow, Annie Storey, Beth Story, Elizabeth Story, Hancock Storey, Hannah Story, Jacob Story, Joseph Story, Lord John William Story, Mary Story, Richard Story, Samuel Story, Sarah Story, Seth Story Sr, Susannah Story, William Lawrence Story
Siblings Andrew Augustine Story, Sarah Story, Sarah Straker Storey

Researchers connected through WILLIAM Story 1614–1702

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Biography

In 1614, WILLIAM Story entered the world in Norwich, Norfolk, England, born to robert storre or story and sarah brooke. WILLIAM Story married sarah foster, and had children including abigail story, ann stacy story dow, annie storey, beth story, elizabeth story, hancock storey, hannah story, jacob story, joseph story, lord john william story, mary story, richard story, samuel story, sarah story, seth story sr, susannah story, william lawrence story. WILLIAM Story passed away in 1702 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  6. 6
    Record Essex County, Massachusetts Biographies

Life Timeline

1614
Birth of WILLIAM Story in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Birth
1702
Death of WILLIAM Story in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM Story

This ancestor line traces from Brimsfield,,Gloucestershire,England (1004) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1614) across 18 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

WILLIAM Story (1614–1702) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 18 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 Story's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
WILLIAM Story PTP
1614–1702
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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WILLIAM Story's Descendants

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WILLIAM Story PTP 1614–1702 m. SARAH Foster PTP 1620–1681
  1. 1. Mary Story PTP 1664–1734
  2. 2. Sarah Story PTP 1645–1723
    1. 1. Elizabeth Walker PTP 1666–1731
  3. 3. Elizabeth Story PTP 1687–1752