William Torrey 1759–1831
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Torrey 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Torrey 1759–1831
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1759, William Torrey entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to john torrey and susannah bowditch. William Torrey married margaret nichols, and had children including ebenezer torrey, edward puble torrey, james dawson torrey, john torrey, joseph torrey, lewis nichols torrey, margarette antoinette torrey, mary nichols torrey, william torrey. William Torrey passed away in 1831 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Torrey
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1759) across 19 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Torrey (1759–1831) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in New York City, New York, 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 (B) 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 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.
William Torrey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record