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Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN 1566–1628

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
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir TWYSDEN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1566 · East Peckham, Kent, England, 1st Baronet Twysden
Died 8 Jan 1628 · East Peckham, Kent, England
Father Rogier I Lord Twysden Van Roydon Hall
Mother Anne Wyatt Twysden
Spouse Lady Anne Finch
Children Dame Yelverton

Researchers connected through Sir TWYSDEN 1566–1628

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Biography

Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN was born in 1566 in East Peckham, Kent, England, 1st Baronet Twysden, the child of rogier i lord twysden van roydon hall and anne wyatt twysden. Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN married lady anne finch, and had children including dame anne twysden or twisden or yelverton. Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN passed away in 1628 in East Peckham, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1566
Birth of Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN in East Peckham, Kent, England, 1st Baronet Twysden
Birth
1628
Death of Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN in East Peckham, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir TWYSDEN

This ancestor line traces from Great Chart, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1432) to East Peckham, Kent, England, 1st Baronet Twysden (1566) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir TWYSDEN (1566–1628) was born in East Peckham, Kent, England, 1st Baronet Twysden and died in East Peckham, Kent, 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 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.

Sir TWYSDEN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN PTP
1566–1628
East Peckham, Kent, England, 1st Baronet Twysden
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir TWYSDEN's Descendants

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Sir WILLIAM TWYSDEN PTP 1566–1628