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William L Underwood 1609–1643

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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17 researchers on YourRoots have William Underwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 17 independent trees

Born 9 Apr 1609 · St Bride Fleet St, London, England
Died 20 Aug 1643 · Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
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Researchers connected through William Underwood 1609–1643

and 16 more tree owners connected with William Underwood 1609–1643

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Biography

In 1609, William L Underwood entered the world in St Bride Fleet St, London, England. William L Underwood married margaret mason, and had children including elizabeth anne underwood. William L Underwood passed away in 1643 in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1609
Birth of William L Underwood in St Bride Fleet St, London, England
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1643
Death of William L Underwood in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Underwood

This ancestor line traces from Weston, North Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England (1577) to St Bride Fleet St, London, England (1609) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Underwood (1609–1643) was born in St Bride Fleet St, London, England and died in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA. 17 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, 17 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 2 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 Underwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William L Underwood PTP
1609–1643
St Bride Fleet St, London, England
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William Underwood's Descendants

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William L Underwood PTP 1609–1643