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Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire 1518–1552

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Wiltshire 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, with linked records

Born 24 DEC 1518 · Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England
Died Bef 16 May 1552 · Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England
Father Sir Thomas Of Dauntsey Danvers
Mother Baroness Margaret Herbert Courtenay Of Powderham Castle
Spouse Lady Mordaunt (1518–1561)
Children Anthony Danvers, Elizabeth Danvers, Giles Danvers, Henry Danvers, Lady Anne Pury Countess Danvers, Margery Danvers, Sensanna Dabers, Sir Henry Dauntsey Danvers, Sir John Danvers, Sir John Thomas Danvers Knt, Susanna Dapers Johnson, Ursula Danvers
Siblings Agnes Danvers, Ann Danvers, Constance Danvers, Dorothy Danvers, John , John Danvers, Mary Danvers, Thomas Danvers

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Biography

In 1518, Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire entered the world in Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England, born to sir thomas of dauntsey danvers and baroness margaret herbert courtenay of powderham castle. Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire married lady elizabeth winifred de neville mordaunt, lady elizabeth winifred de vere mordaunt 14thggm, and had children including anthony danvers, elizabeth danvers, giles danvers, henry danvers, lady anne pury countess danvers, margery danvers, sensanna dabers, sir henry dauntsey danvers, sir john danvers, sir john thomas danvers knt, susanna dapers johnson, ursula danvers. Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire passed away in 1552 in Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Memorials of the Danvers Family (of Dauntsey and Culworth)

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1518
Birth of Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire in Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1552
Death of Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire in Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Wiltshire

This ancestor line traces from Powderham Castle, Powderham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1499) to Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England (1518) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Wiltshire (1518–1552) was born in Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England and died in Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England. 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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Sir Wiltshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Sylvester Danvers of Dauntsey Esquire, Sheriff of Wiltshire PTP
1518–1552
Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire, England
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