Sir Willem I van Villiers*, Lord van Brokesby 1515–1558
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Brokesby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Brokesby 1515–1558
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1515, Sir Willem I van Villiers, Lord van Brokesby entered the world in Brookesby, Leicestershire, England. Sir Willem I van Villiers, Lord van Brokesby married lady colette clarke, and had children including elizabeth van villiers, lady barbara de villiers, sir george villiers high sheriff of leicester, william sir villiers high leicestershire. Sir Willem I van Villiers, Lord van Brokesby passed away in 1558 in West Haddon, Northamptonshire, England.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Brokesby
This ancestor line traces from Brokesby, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom (1462) to Brookesby, Leicestershire, England (1515) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Brokesby (1515–1558) was born in Brookesby, Leicestershire, England and died in West Haddon, Northamptonshire, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 2 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.
Related Records
Sir Brokesby's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record