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William Francis Tanner 1657–1740 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1657

Birth Location: Surrey County, England

Death Date: 23 Dec 1740

Death Location: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father: John Tanner

Mother: Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s): Mary Babcock

Children(s): Benjamin Tanner, John Tanner, Francis Tanner

The story of William Francis Tanner began in 1657 in Surrey County, England. William Francis Tanner married Elizabeth Cottrell, Mary Babcock, and had children including Benjamin Tanner, Francis Tanner, John Tanner. William Francis Tanner passed away in 1740 in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Francis Tanner began in 1657 in Surrey County, England.
  • William Francis Tanner married Elizabeth Cottrell, Mary Babcock, and had children including Benjamin Tanner, Francis Tanner, John Tanner.
  • William Francis Tanner passed away in 1740 in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Tanner
1631–1688
Birth Location: Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Elizabeth Smith
1638–1688
Birth Location: Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Mary Babcock
1678–1720
Birth Location: United States of America
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Children(s)

Benjamin Tanner
1692–1767
Birth Location: –
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John Tanner
1694–
Birth Location: Rhode Island, USA
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Francis Tanner
1708–1777
Birth Location: South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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William Tanner's Ancestors

Self
William Tanner
1657–1740
Birth Place: Surrey County, England
Parents
John Tanner
1631–1688
Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Smith
1638–1688
Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
William Tanner
1610–1688
Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Ann Butler
1608–1672
Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Tanner's Descendants

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William (Francis) Tanner (10 Mar 1657–23 Dec 1740) m. Mary Babcock (1678–1720)
  1. 1. Benjamin Tanner 1692–1767
  2. 2. John Tanner 1694–
  3. 3. Francis Tanner 1708–1777 m. Mary (Tosh) Tanner 1708–1745 m. Elizabeth Sheldon 1713–
    1. 1. Joshua Tanner 1757–1807
    2. 2. William Tanner 1751–1831 m. Ruth (C) Brown 1751–1825
      1. 1. William (Brown) Tanner 1772–1858
      2. 2. Anstis Tanner 1776–
      3. 3. Ruth Tanner 1778–
      4. 4. Susannah Tanner 1786–
      5. 5. Francis (B) Tanner 1793–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Tanner 1760–
    4. 4. Amie Tanner 1729–1817 m. Nathan Peterson 1734–1796
      1. 1. John Peterson 1772–
      2. 2. Solomon Peterson 1772–
      3. 3. John Peterson 1769–1831
      4. 4. Nathan Peterson 1767–1850
      5. 5. Elizabeth Peterson 1764–
      6. 6. Nathan Peterson 1764–
      7. 7. Reuben Peterson 1763–
      8. 8. Susanna Peterson 1761–
      9. 9. Marcy Peterson 1759–
      10. 10. Nancy Peterson 1759–
    5. 5. Susannah Tanner 1745–1746
    6. 6. Dorcas Tanner 1739–1740
    7. 7. Josias Tanner 1734–1810 m. Anne Blackman 1736–1768 m. Phoebe Brownell 1749–1812 m. Elizabeth Crandall 1734–1754
      1. 1. Lucy Tanner 1792–1844
      2. 2. Susannah Tanner 1783–1858
      3. 3. Phebe Tanner 1775–1855
      4. 4. Mary Tanner 1772–1853
      5. 5. Joseph (Blackman) Tanner 1794–1881
      6. 6. Amy Tanner 1788–1880
      7. 7. Thomas (Brownell) Tanner 1780–1854
      8. 8. Francis (W) Tanner 1785–1818
      9. 9. Dorcas Tanner 1778–
      10. 10. Jerisa Tanner 1763–1829 m. Hannah (Cheney) Tanner 1771–1836
        1. 1. Hannah (Cheney Tanner) Barrett 1809–1879
        2. 2. William (C) Tanner 1793–1869
        3. 3. Josias (Tanner) III 1795–1875
        4. 4. Ann Tanner 1797–1800
        5. 5. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Tanner 1800–1826
        6. 6. Mary (Ann) Tanner 1807–1870
        7. 7. Anna Tanner 1802–1884
        8. 8. Clarissa Tanner 1804–
        9. 9. Abigail Tanner 1800–1826
      11. 11. Hannah Tanner 1758–1796
      12. 12. Elizabeth Tanner 1755–1844
      13. 13. Josias Tanner 1763–1829
      14. 14. Elizabeth Tanner 1752–1844
      15. 15. Ann Tanner 1770–1837 m. Isaac (Brown Tannar) Tanner 1770–1847
        1. 1. Josiah Tanner 1792–1834
        2. 2. Elisha (Brown) Tanner 1795–1828
        3. 3. Henry (Hubbard) Tanner 1799–1866
        4. 4. Susan (Maria) Tanner 1804–1861
        5. 5. Julia (Ann) Tanner 1812–1855
        6. 6. Elizabeth (J) Tanner 1808–1870
        7. 7. Ann Tanner 1800–
        8. 8. Josiah (Isaiah) Tanner 1792– m. Polly Morgan 1794–
        9. 9. John (Phillips) Tanner 1801–1882 m. Catherine Browning 1804–1870
        10. 10. Nancy (Brown) Tanner 1797–1860 m. Thomas (Rathbone) Bly 1793–1860
        11. 11. Giles (Browning) Tanner 1790–1836
        12. 12. Amos (Treat Tannar) Tanner 1816–1877 m. Elizabeth (J. Van) Patter 1824–1877
    8. 8. Isaac Tanner 1736–1822 m. Susanna Brown –1810
      1. 1. John Tanner 1777–1832
      2. 2. Isaac (Brown Tannar) Tanner 1770–1847 m. Ann Tanner 1770–1837

William Tanner's Timeline

3 Records

1657
10 Mar 1657
Birth of William Francis Tanner in Surrey County, England
Surrey County, England
1658
10 Mar 1658
Age 1
William Francis Tanner was baptized in Chipstead, St Margaret, Surrey, England
Chipstead, St Margaret, Surrey, England
1740
23 Dec 1740
Age 83
Death of William Francis Tanner in South Kingston, Washington County, RI, USA
South Kingston, Washington County, RI, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1657
    Event Place: Surrey County, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 171
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1658
    Event Place: Chipstead, St Margaret, Surrey, England
    Record Source: Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Descendants of John Tanner : born August 15, 1778, at Hopkintown, R.I., died April 15 1850, at South Cottonwood, Salt Lake Coun

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1740
    Event Place: South Kingston, Washington County, RI, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 171
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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