Who was Henry Waters?

Henry Waters (1542–1593) was born in Middlesex, England and died in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Waters 1542–1593

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 Sep 1542 · Middlesex, England

Died 01 Jan 1593 · St Botolph Aldgate, London, England

Father Henry Whytear Waters

Spouse Dorothy Stephenson

Children Mary Waters

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Whytear Waters

Spouse(s)

Dorothy Stephenson

Children

Mary Waters

Biography

In 1542, Henry Waters entered the world in Middlesex, England, born to henry whytear waters. Henry Waters married dorothy stephenson, and had children including mary waters. Henry Waters passed away in 1593 in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England.

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1542

Birth of Henry Waters in Middlesex, England

Birth

1593

Death of Henry Waters in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Waters

This ancestor line traces from Beccles, Suffolk, England (1500) to Middlesex, England (1542) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Waters (1542–1593) was born in Middlesex, England and died in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 3 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.
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Related Records

Henry Whytear Waters

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Henry Waters's Ancestors

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Henry Waters PTP

1542–1593

Middlesex, England