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William Wild 1696–1732

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

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Wild in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1696 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Oct 1732 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Wild
Mother Sarah Hayden
Siblings John Wilde, Jonathan Wild, Samuel Wild, Sarah Wild, William Wild

Researchers connected through William Wild 1696–1732

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Wild 1696–1732

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Wild was born in 1696 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john wild and sarah hayden. William Wild passed away in 1732 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of William Wild in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1732
Death of William Wild in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wild

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1635) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1696) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wild (1696–1732) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, 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 (B) 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 3 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 Wild's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Wild PTP
1696–1732
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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William Wild's Descendants

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William Wild PTP 1696–1732