Came to America on the ship Planter in 1635.William was shown as linenweaver by trade. Little is known of William's origins in England, but it is believed that he originated from Wirksworth in Derbyshire. The parish records of Derbyshire confirm t hat many Wilcoxsons lived in the surrounding villages. In the will of a "William Wilcoxson" of Wirksworth (dated 1626) behests were made to George, Anne, Mazie and William (described as a younger son, aged 25).