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LADY Margaret "Majorie" (Heiress of Rycote) Williams, Baroness Norreys of Rycote 1521–1599

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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13 researchers on YourRoots have LADY Rycote in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 15 Oct 1521 · Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Died 16 Nov 1599 · Buried in a vault under Rycote Chapel, on the grounds of Rycote House, So. Oxford, Oxfordshire
Spouse Henry Norreys
Children Ann Norris, Edward Norreys, Elizabeth Catherine Lady Norreys Norris Moore, John Norreys, Lady Elizabeth Catherine Norris Or Norreys, Maximilian Norreys, Sylvester Norris Or Norreys, William Norris Norreys

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Biography

In 1521, LADY Margaret "Majorie" (Heiress of Rycote) Williams, Baroness Norreys of Rycote entered the world in Thame, Oxfordshire, England. LADY Margaret "Majorie" (Heiress of Rycote) Williams, Baroness Norreys of Rycote married henry norreys, and had children including ann norris, edward norreys, elizabeth catherine lady norreys norris moore, john norreys, lady elizabeth catherine norris or norreys, maximilian norreys, sylvester norris or norreys, william norris norreys. LADY Margaret "Majorie" (Heiress of Rycote) Williams, Baroness Norreys of Rycote passed away in 1599 in Buried in a vault under Rycote Chapel, on the grounds of Rycote House, So. Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record Tree Web Site

Life Timeline

1521
Birth of LADY Margaret "Majorie" (Heiress of Rycote) Williams, Baroness Norreys of Rycote in Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1599
Death of LADY Margaret "Majorie" (Heiress of Rycote) Williams, Baroness Norreys of Rycote in Buried in a vault under Rycote Chapel, on the grounds of Rycote House, So. Oxford, Oxfordshire
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from LADY Rycote

This ancestor line traces from Thame, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1469) to Thame, Oxfordshire, England (1521) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

LADY Rycote (1521–1599) was born in Thame, Oxfordshire, England and died in Buried in a vault under Rycote Chapel, on the grounds of Rycote House, So. Oxford, Oxfordshire. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have LADY 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.
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.

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LADY Rycote's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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