Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III 1504–1571
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Sir III 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir III 1504–1571
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1504, Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III entered the world in Newhouse, Skircoat Halifax West Riding, England, born to john waterhouse and elizabeth warren. Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III married anne waterhouse, elizabeth armytage helewell, elizabeth hellewell waterhouse, margaret margerey turner, and had children including anne hussey browne. Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III passed away in 1571 in Skircote, Halifax, England.
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1Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558
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2Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
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3Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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4Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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5Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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6Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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7Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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8Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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9Church Records Yorkshire, England, Church of England Parish Records
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10Baptism Records Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
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11Newspaper/Obituary UK and Ireland, Obituary Index
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12Marriage Records North Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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13Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir III
This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Halifax, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1484) to Newhouse, Skircoat Halifax West Riding, England (1504) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir III (1504–1571) was born in Newhouse, Skircoat Halifax West Riding, England and died in Skircote, Halifax, 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 III's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record