William Washburn* 1601–1658
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15 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Washburn* 1601–1658
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Washburn began in 1601 in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England. William Washburn married jane whitehead, and had children including agnes puddington washbourne, agnes washburn, hester washburn, hope washburn, jane washburn, john washburn, margaret marjorie washburn, martha first washburn, martha washburn, mary washburn, patience washburn, phebe washburn, robert williams, sarah washburn. William Washburn passed away in 1658 in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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5Record Marriage
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6Record OneWorldTree
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. 15 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, 15 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