Sir Carey (1498–1528) was born in Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England and died in Bristol, Somerset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir William Carey 1498–1528

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Feb 1498 · Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England

Died 22 Jun 1528 · Bristol, Somerset, England

Father Thomas Cary

Mother Margaret Spencer

Spouse Mary Boleyn

Children George Cary, John Cary, Lady Katherine Mary Carey, Lady Mary Katherine Cary, Robert Carey, Sir Henry Tudor Carey, Sir Henry Hunsdon Carey

Siblings Anne Carey, Edward Cary, Eleanor Carey, Henry Cary, John Carey, Margaret Carey, Mary Carey

Records

Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Lady Katherine Mary Carey

Lady Mary Katherine Cary

Robert Carey

Sir Henry Tudor Carey

Sir Henry Hunsdon Carey

Biography

In 1498, Sir William Carey entered the world in Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England, born to thomas cary and margaret spencer. Sir William Carey married mary boleyn, and had children including george cary, john cary, lady katherine mary carey, lady mary katherine cary, robert carey, sir henry tudor carey, sir henry hunsdon carey. Sir William Carey passed away in 1528 in Bristol, Somerset, England.

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1495

Birth of Sir William Carey in Chilton, Wiltshire, England

Birth

1498

Birth of Sir William Carey in Chilton Folst, Wiltshire, England

Birth

1498

Birth of Sir William Carey in Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England

Birth

1528

Death of Sir William Carey in Bristol, Somerset, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Carey

This ancestor line traces from Holway, Devon, England (1375) to Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England (1498) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Carey (1498–1528) was born in Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England and died in Bristol, Somerset, 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 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 5 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.