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William Tilden Sutton 1641–1718

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Sutton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 May 1641 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 Apr 1718 · Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Father John George Sutton
Mother Sarah Tilden (1613–1677)
Spouse Damaris Bishop (1646–1682)
Children Alice Sutton, Damaris Sutton, Daniel Sutton, John David Sutton, Joseph B Sutton, Judah Sutton, Mary Sutton, Richard Sutton, Thomas Sutton, William Sutton
Siblings Ann Sutton, Daniel Sutton, John Sutton, Joseph Sutton, Margaret Sutton, Nathaniel Sutton

Researchers connected through William Sutton 1641–1718

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Biography

The story of William Tilden Sutton began in 1641 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. In 1669, William Tilden Sutton resided in Middlesex County, NJ. In 1714, William Tilden Sutton resided in Suffolk County, MA. William Tilden Sutton married damaris bishop, jane barnes, and had children including alice sutton, damaris sutton, daniel sutton, john david sutton, joseph b sutton, judah sutton, mary sutton, richard sutton, thomas sutton, william sutton. William Tilden Sutton passed away in 1718 in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Burial Records Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

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    Census New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of William Tilden Sutton in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1669
William Tilden Sutton resided here in Middlesex County, NJ
Residence
1714
William Tilden Sutton resided here in Suffolk County, MA
Residence
1718
Death of William Tilden Sutton in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sutton

This ancestor line traces from Coleshill, Warwickshire, England (1380) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1641) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sutton (1641–1718) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. 2 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, 2 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 9 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 Sutton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Tilden Sutton PTP
1641–1718
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Tilden PTP
1613–1677
Tenterden, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nathaniel Tilden PTP
1583–1641
Tenterden, Kent, England
Lydia Huckstep PTP
1587–1672
Tenterden, Kent, England

William Sutton's Descendants

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William Tilden Sutton PTP 1641–1718 m. Damaris Bishop PTP 1646–1682