William is named executor in the will of his father Christopher dated 2 Oct 1624 (see findagrave.com).
William first came to New England in 1631, then returned to England and came back in 1635 with his wife and two children, on the ship "Abigail." The Almy family first settled in Lynn, MA, then went to Sandwich, MA, where William received a grant of land as one of the founders 1637. He later sold his land in Sandwich and moved to Portsmouth, RI, in 1642, where he received a land grant in 1644. He was made a freeman in 1655 and later was a juryman and a commissioner.
His will of 1676 mentions his wife (unnamed), sons John, Christopher, and Job; and daughters An and Catharen.
William is ancestor to at least three US Presidents.
Abt 1600 - 1677 (76 years)