William Trotter 1630–1676
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Trotter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Trotter 1630–1676
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Trotter was born in 1630 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. William Trotter married cutbury catherine gibbs, and had children including abigail trotter, benjamin trotter, martha trotter, mary trotter, rebecca trotter, robert trotter, samuel trotter, sarah trotter. William Trotter passed away in 1676 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Trotter
This ancestor line traces from Marton, Kent, England (1494) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1630) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Trotter (1630–1676) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States. 7 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, 7 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Trotter's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record