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Sign up freeWilliam Sanford 1676–1760
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Birth Date: May 21, 1676
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death Date: June 19, 1760
Death Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouse(s): Hope Sisson
In 1676, William Sanford entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to Samuel Sanford And Sarah Wodell. In 1741, William Sanford resided in Newport County, RI. William Sanford married Hope Sisson, and had children including Elizabeth Sanford, George Sanford, Joseph Sanford, Mary Sanford, Richard Sanford, Ruth Sanford, Sarah Sanford, William Sanford. William Sanford passed away in 1760 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
Parents
Spouse(s)
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Biography
Early Life
In 1676, William Sanford entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to Samuel Sanford And Sarah Wodell.
In 1741, William Sanford resided in Newport County, RI.
Family
William Sanford married Hope Sisson, and had children including Elizabeth Sanford, George Sanford, Joseph Sanford, Mary Sanford, Richard Sanford, Ruth Sanford, Sarah Sanford, William Sanford.
Later Years
William Sanford passed away in 1760 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
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Birth Records Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Census Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
Life Timeline
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