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William Whale Ward 1649–1697

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Ward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1649 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Nov 1697 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Children Colonel Capt Nahum Ward, (Colonel\Capt) Ward

Researchers connected through William Ward 1649–1697

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1649, William Whale Ward entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. William Whale Ward had children including colonel capt nahum ward. William Whale Ward passed away in 1697 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1649
Birth of William Whale Ward in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1697
Death of William Whale Ward in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ward

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Ward (1649–1697) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 1 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 Ward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Whale Ward PTP
1649–1697
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Ward's Descendants

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William Whale Ward PTP 1649–1697
  1. 1. (Colonel\Capt) Nahum Ward PTP 1684–1754