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William Waterman 1710–1789

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Waterman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1710 · Norwich, conn
Died 7 Nov 1789 · Norwich, conn
Father John Waterman
Mother Elizabeth Lathrop (1679–1708)
Siblings David Bassett Waterman, Ebenezer Waterman, Eleazer Waterman, Elizabeth Waterman, John Waterman, Mary Waterman, Peter Waterman, Samuel Waterman
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1710, William Waterman entered the world in Norwich, conn, born to john waterman and elizabeth lathrop. William Waterman passed away in 1789 in Norwich, conn.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1710
Birth of William Waterman in Norwich, conn
Birth
1789
Death of William Waterman in Norwich, conn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Waterman

This ancestor line traces from Smitham, Warwickshire, England (United Kingdom) (1090) to Norwich, conn (1710) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Waterman (1710–1789) was born in Norwich, conn and died in Norwich, conn. 2 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, 2 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 17 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.

Related Records

John Waterman
Father
Elizabeth Lathrop
1679–1708 · Mother

William Waterman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Waterman PTP
1710–1789
Norwich, conn
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Lathrop PTP
1679–1708
Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Waterman's Descendants

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William Waterman PTP 1710–1789