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William John (Joannah) Wilson Willson 1672–1734

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 Willson 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 3 Jan 1672 · Billerica - Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony
Died 1 Feb 1734 · Billerica - Woburn (now Bedford), Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony
Father Rev John Grindal Wilson Willson Ii Colonel And Immigrant Ii
Mother Hannah Joanna Harnet James Frye Wilson Willson
Siblings Abigail Joseph Hildreth Wilson, Benjamin Willson, David Wilson, Dorcas Aaron Cleveland Wilson, Dorcas Wilson Randall, Elizabeth Isaac Hildreth Wilson, Francis Ruth Duntlin Wilson, Hannah Pierce Proctor Wilson, Hannah Wilson, James Deborah Pierce Margaret Russ Wilson, Jane Wilson, John B Wilson Senr, John Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Lieut John Joanna Carter Susanna Miles Rebecca Ward Wilson Jr English Immigrant Jr, Lt Col William John Wilson, Mary Wilson, Robert Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Sgt Samuel A Wilson, Thomas Wilson, William Wilson

Researchers connected through William Willson 1672–1734

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William John (Joannah) Wilson Willson began in 1672 in Billerica - Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony. William John (Joannah) Wilson Willson passed away in 1734 in Billerica - Woburn (now Bedford), Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of William John (Joannah) Wilson Willson in Billerica - Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony
Birth
1734
Death of William John (Joannah) Wilson Willson in Billerica - Woburn (now Bedford), Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Willson

This ancestor line traces from Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England (1596) to Billerica - Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony (1672) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Willson (1672–1734) was born in Billerica - Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony and died in Billerica - Woburn (now Bedford), Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony. 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 Willson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William John (Joannah) Wilson Willson PTP
1672–1734
Billerica - Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colony
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Grandparents
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William Willson's Descendants