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William Wilson 1761–1846

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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 Oct 1761 · South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 27 Feb 1846 · South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Father Samuel Wilson (1658–1729)
Mother Hannah Case
Siblings George Wilson, Hannah Wilson, James Wilson, John Wilson, Samuel Wilson

Researchers connected through William Wilson 1761–1846

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1761, William Wilson entered the world in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to samuel wilson and hannah case. William Wilson passed away in 1846 in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1761
Birth of William Wilson in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1846
Death of William Wilson in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Aylesham, Kent, England (1590) to South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1761) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wilson (1761–1846) was born in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, 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 6 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Wilson PTP
1761–1846
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Samuel Wilson PTP
1658–1729
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wilson PTP
1639–1687
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Wilson's Descendants

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William Wilson PTP 1761–1846