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William Tilden Sutton 1641–1718

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Sutton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees

Born 25 May 1641 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Apr 1718 · Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Father
Mother Sarah Tilden (1613–1677)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Web: New Jersey, Find A … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … New Jersey, Compiled Census and …

Researchers connected through William Sutton 1641–1718

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Immediate Family

Parents
Sarah Tilden
1613–1677
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Tilden Sutton began in 1641 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. William Tilden Sutton passed away in 1718 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  6. 6
    Record Millennium File

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

  8. 8
    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

  10. 10
    Burial Records Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

  11. 11
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  12. 12
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  13. 13
    Census New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of William Tilden Sutton in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Death of William Tilden Sutton in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sutton

This ancestor line traces from Broad Oak, Essex, England (1542) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1641) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sutton (1641–1718) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States. 6 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, 6 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 5 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

Sarah Tilden
1613–1677 · Mother
William Sutton in the US Census
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William Sutton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Tilden Sutton PTP
1641–1718
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Tilden PTP
1613–1677
Tenterden, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nathaniel TILDEN PTP
1583–1641
Tenterden, Kent, England
Unknown

William Sutton's Descendants

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William Tilden Sutton PTP 1641–1718