Who was Edward Wilson?

Edward Wilson (1564–1630) was born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward George Wilson 1564–1630

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 23 Feb 1564 · Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

Died 6 Jan 1630 · Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

Father Sir Robert Wilson

Mother Alice Pringell

Spouse Alice Wilcocke (1572–1621)

Children Alice Wilson

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Geneanet Community Trees Index West Yorkshire, England, Church of … England, Select Births and Christenings Norfolk, England, Church of England … Yorkshire, England, Church of England …

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Biography

Edward George Wilson was born in 1564 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, the child of sir robert wilson and alice pringell. Edward George Wilson married alice wilcocke, and had children including alice wilson. Edward George Wilson passed away in 1630 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England.

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Church Records Yorkshire, England, Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1564

Birth of Edward George Wilson in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

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1630

Death of Edward George Wilson in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Cumberworth, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Mirfield, Yorkshire, England (1564) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Wilson (1564–1630) was born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.