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Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III 1504–1571

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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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

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sir III 1504–1571

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

  2. 2
    Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  4. 4
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  5. 5
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  6. 6
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  7. 7
    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  9. 9
    Church Records Yorkshire, England, Church of England Parish Records

  10. 10
    Baptism Records Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms

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    Newspaper/Obituary UK and Ireland, Obituary Index

  12. 12
    Marriage Records North Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  13. 13
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1504
Birth of Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III in Newhouse, Skircoat Halifax West Riding, England
Birth
1533
Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III was married in England
Marriage
1546
Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III was married in London, Middlesex, England
Marriage
1557
Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III was married in St George, Botolph Lane, London, England
Marriage
1571
Death of Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III in Skircote, Halifax, England
Death
1590
Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III was married in Norwich, St Peter of Mancroft, Norfolk, England
Marriage

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Sir III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir John William Waterhouse (Watrous) III PTP
1504–1571
Newhouse, Skircoat Halifax West Riding, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir III's Descendants