YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Willett 1715–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1715

Birth Location: Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: ABT 27 AUG 1772

Death Location: Prince George's Co., MD

Father: Edward Willett

Mother: Tabitha Mills

Spouse(s): Mary Griffith

Children(s): Mary Willett

The story of William Willett began in 1715 in Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States. William Willett married Mary Griffith, and had children including Mary Willett. William Willett passed away in 1772 in Prince George's Co., MD.

Find more search results for William Willett
WW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Willett began in 1715 in Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States.
  • William Willett married Mary Griffith, and had children including Mary Willett.
  • William Willett passed away in 1772 in Prince George's Co., MD.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Willett's Ancestors

Self
William Willett
1715–1772
Birth Place: Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
Edward Willett
1656–1744
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
Tabitha Mills
1676–1743
Milltown Landing on Patupant Bay, Calvert, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
James (Edward) Willett
1620–1671
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
Bridgett Clutterbuck
1618–1673
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, , England
William Mills
1637–1676
1677936, Sussex, England
Tabitha Wright
1647–1700
Calvert, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wight
1607–1673
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev. Wight
1578–1617
Elizabeth Fulshaw
1582–1611

William Willett's Descendants

1.
WW
William Willett (12 Jan 1715–ABT 27 AUG 1772) m. Mary Griffith (1720–12 AUG 1792)
  1. 1. Mary Willett 1764–1819 m. William Childs 1747–1818
    1. 1. cephas Childs 1783–1870 m. Ann Clagett 1791–1860
      1. 1. Benjamin Childs 1833–1904 m. Kathryn Tusing 1847–1927
        1. 1. James (William) Childs 1872–1950 m. Hattie (B.) Tumblin 1876–1965
        2. 2. Amanda (Jane) CHILDS 1882–1911
        3. 3. Alfred (F) Childs 1888–1959 m. Grace (A.) Chapman 1888–
        4. 4. Sadie Childs 1897–1941 m. Samuel (Talmadge Shenk) (Shank) 1887–1964
        5. 5. Norman (C.) Childs 1879–1897
        6. 6. Mary Childs 1871–1970
        7. 7. Barbara Childs 1876–1945
        8. 8. Samuel (David) Childs 1885–1953
        9. 9. Jacob (W) Childs 1885–1973
      2. 2. Josiah (Clagett) Childs 1813–
      3. 3. John (F) Childs 1815–
      4. 4. William (H) Childs 1819–1880
      5. 5. Edmund Childs 1824–1850
      6. 6. Maria Childs 1830–
      7. 7. Hezakiah (Virginia) Childs 1832–1896
      8. 8. James Childs 1834–
      9. 9. Eliza (D.) Childs 1836–1860

William Willett's Timeline

2 Records

1715
12 Jan 1715
Birth of William Willett in Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1772
ABT 27 AUG 1772
Age 57
Death of William Willett in Prince George's Co., MD
Prince George's Co., MD

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1715
    Event Place: Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1715; Birth city: Prince Georges; Birth state: MD
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 27 AUG 1772
    Event Place: Prince George's Co., MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1715; Birth city: Prince Georges; Birth state: MD
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE