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William Wilcox 1718–1805

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Wilcox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 7 Oct 1718 · Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 2 Jul 1805 · Halifax, Windham, Vermont, USA
Father Stephen Wilcox
Mother Alice Brownell (1695–1744)
Siblings Alice Wilcox, Benjamin Wilcox, Isaiah Wilcox, Mary Wilcox, Sarah Wilcox, Smiton Wilcox, Stephen Wilcox, Susannah Wilcox, Thomas Wilcox

Researchers connected through William Wilcox 1718–1805

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Wilcox 1718–1805

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Wilcox began in 1718 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. William Wilcox passed away in 1805 in Halifax, Windham, Vermont, USA.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of William Wilcox in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1805
Death of William Wilcox in Halifax, Windham, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wilcox

This ancestor line traces from Kingstone, Kent, , England (1370) to Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1718) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wilcox (1718–1805) was born in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Halifax, Windham, Vermont, USA. 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 11 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 Wilcox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Wilcox PTP
1718–1805
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Unknown
Alice Brownell PTP
1695–1744
Little Compton, Newport Co., Rhode Island
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Wilcox's Descendants

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William Wilcox PTP 1718–1805