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Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' 1520–1630

Public Tree Person

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Carnarvon' 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1520 · Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Died 1 Jan 1630 · Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Father Sir Robert Griffith Sub Constable Of Carnarvon Castle
Mother Elizabeth Throckmorton
Spouse Lady Ales Verch Owen
Children Robert Griffith Sub Constable Of Carnarvon Castle
Siblings Ann Chadwick Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith, John Griffith

Researchers connected through Sir Carnarvon' 1520–1630

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Biography

Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' was born in 1520 in Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales, the child of sir robert griffith sub constable of carnarvon castle and elizabeth throckmorton. Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' married lady ales verch owen, and had children including robert griffith sub constable of carnarvon castle. Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' passed away in 1630 in Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

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Life Timeline

1520
Birth of Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' in Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Birth
1630
Death of Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' in Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Carnarvon'

This ancestor line traces from Coughton, Warwickshire, England (1500) to Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales (1520) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Carnarvon' (1520–1630) was born in Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales and died in Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales. 7 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, 7 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.
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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.

Sir Carnarvon''s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir William Griffith 'of Carnarvon' PTP
1520–1630
Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Carnarvon''s Descendants

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