William Williams 1622–1689
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Williams 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 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Williams 1622–1689
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Williams began in 1622 in Gwinear, Cornwall, England. William Williams married joane jeane westover, and had children including jane elizabeth williams. William Williams passed away in 1689 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut Colony.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Williams
This ancestor line traces from Durnford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1600) to Gwinear, Cornwall, England (1622) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Williams (1622–1689) was born in Gwinear, Cornwall, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut Colony. 5 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, 5 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.
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William Williams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record