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Roger Williams 1602–1683 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 December 1602

Birth Location: Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England

Death Date: 1683

Death Location: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: James Williams

Mother: Alice Pemberton

Spouse(s): Mary Bernard

Children(s): Mary Williams

The story of Roger Williams began in 1602 in Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England. In 1600, Roger Williams resided in USA. In 1630, Roger Williams resided in Freeman 19 Oct, Massachusetts Colony, MA. Roger Williams married Mary Bernard, and had children including Mary Williams. Roger Williams passed away in 1683 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Roger Williams began in 1602 in Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England.
  • In 1600, Roger Williams resided in USA.
  • In 1630, Roger Williams resided in Freeman 19 Oct, Massachusetts Colony, MA.
  • Roger Williams married Mary Bernard, and had children including Mary Williams.
  • Roger Williams passed away in 1683 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Williams
1562–1620
Birth Location: London, Middlesexshire/St. Thomas, Woodbury, Devonshire,England
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Alice Pemberton
1564–1634
Birth Location: Englan
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Spouses(s)

Mary Bernard
1607–1676
Birth Location: Rhode Island
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Children(s)

Mary Williams
1636–1681
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
MW

Roger Williams's Ancestors

Self
Roger Williams
1602–1683
Birth Place: Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England
Parents
James Williams
1562–1620
London, Middlesexshire/St. Thomas, Woodbury, Devonshire,England
Alice Pemberton
1564–1634
Englan
Grandparents
Marcke William
1540–1582
St albans, Hertz, England
Agnes Audley
1544–1615
Saint Albans, Hitchin, Herts, England
Sir (Robert) Pemberton
1523–1578
St Albans, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Alice (Catherine) Stokes
1531–1628
St Albans, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir I
1522–1574
Alice Pemberton
1513–1567
Audley
1510–
Lady Haugh
1532–1624
Christopher Pemberton
1501–1558
Sir Stokes
1505–1578
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN Augmentation
1503–1559
Lady Audley
1501–1546
Sir Houghton
1506–1562
Alice Wellyfed
1501–1546

Roger Williams's Descendants

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Roger Williams (21 December 1602–1683) m. Mary Bernard (abt 1607–1676)
  1. 1. Mary Williams 1636–1681 m. John Sayles 1633–1681
    1. 1. Mary Sayles 1652–1717 m. John Holmes 1654–1712
      1. 1. Susannah Holmes 1682–1726 m. Valentine Wightman 1681–1747
        1. 1. Abraham Wightman 1711–1800 m. Susannah Stark 1711–1813
        2. 2. Sarah Wightman 1721–
        3. 3. John Wightman 1726–1781
        4. 4. Daniel Wightman 1703–1753
        5. 5. Isaac Wightman 1715–
        6. 6. Mary Wightman 1704–1777
        7. 7. Valentine Wightman 1706–
        8. 8. Jacob Wightman 1717–
        9. 9. John Wightman 1723–
        10. 10. Amey Wightman 1729–
        11. 11. Susannah Wightman 1712–
        12. 12. Timothy Wightman 1719–1796
    2. 2. Susannah Holmes 1682–1726

Roger Williams's Timeline

4 Records

1600
1600-1888
Roger Williams resided here in USA
USA
1602
21 December 1602
Birth of Roger Williams in Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England
Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England
1630
1630
Age 28
Roger Williams resided here in Freeman 19 Oct, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Freeman 19 Oct, Massachusetts Colony, MA
1683
1683
Age 81
Death of Roger Williams in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 December 1602
    Event Place: Smithfield, City of London, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 21
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 325
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Colonial Families of the USA
    [7] Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography; Volume: Vol. VI

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1888
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: New England History

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1630
    Event Place: Freeman 19 Oct, Massachusetts Colony, MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1631
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Boston, Massachusetts; Year: 1631; Page Number: 74
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Salem, Massachusetts; Year: 1631; Page Number: 2007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1683
    Event Place: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 21
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 325
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Colonial Families of the USA
    [9] Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography; Volume: Vol. VI

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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