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Sir William Playters 1536–1584

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Playters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1536 · Sotterley, Suffolk, England
Died 6 Jun 1584 · Sotterley, Suffolk, England
Father Sir Thomas Playters
Mother Elizabeth Jermyn
Spouse Elizabeth Alabaster Timperly
Children Thomas Playters Platters

Researchers connected through Sir Playters 1536–1584

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sir Playters 1536–1584

Biography

The story of Sir William Playters began in 1536 in Sotterley, Suffolk, England. Sir William Playters married elizabeth alabaster timperly, mary drake, thomasin duke, thomasine, and had children including thomas playters platters. Sir William Playters passed away in 1584 in Sotterley, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1536
Birth of Sir William Playters in Sotterley, Suffolk, England
Birth
1584
Death of Sir William Playters in Sotterley, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Playters

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Playters (1536–1584) was born in Sotterley, Suffolk, England and died in Sotterley, Suffolk, England. 3 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, 3 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 1 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 Playters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir William Playters PTP
1536–1584
Sotterley, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Playters's Descendants

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Sir William Playters PTP 1536–1584