William Washburn 1601–1658
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13 researchers on YourRoots have William Washburn 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees
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Biography
William Washburn was born in 1601 in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England, the child of john washbourne iv and martha timbrell stevens. William Washburn married elizabeth jane nichols, and had children including agnes washburn, hester washburn, hope washburne, marjorie margaret washburn, martha washburn, patience washburn, phebe washbourne, phebe washburn, robert williams, sarah washbourne, william washburn. William Washburn passed away in 1658 in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Washburn
This ancestor line traces from Bengeworth, Evesham, Worcester County, England (1551) to Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England (1601) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Washburn (1601–1658) was born in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England and died in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States. 13 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, 13 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.
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William Washburn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record