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Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse 1571–1646

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Susan Waterhouse in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees

Born 16 Sep 1571 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Died 2 Oct 1646 · Elland, Yorkshire, England
Father Richard Waterhouse Of Mereclough Bottom Skircoat
Mother Sibbell Royd
Spouse John Ramsden Iii
Children Alice Ramsden, Anne Ramsden, Anthony Ramsden, Geoffrey Ramsden, Hugh Ramsden, Jana Ramsden, John Henry Adams Ramsdell Ii, Maria Louisa Ramsden, Maria Ramsden, Sir William Ramsden
Siblings Grace Waterhouse, Richard Waterhouse

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Biography

Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse was born in 1571 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, the child of richard waterhouse of mereclough bottom skircoat and sibbell royd. Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse married john ramsden iii, and had children including alice ramsden, anne ramsden, anthony ramsden, geoffrey ramsden, hugh ramsden, jana ramsden, john henry adams ramsdell ii, maria louisa ramsden, maria ramsden, sir william ramsden. Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse passed away in 1646 in Elland, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1571
Birth of Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1646
Death of Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse in Elland, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Susan Waterhouse

This ancestor line traces from Stainland, Yorkshire, England (1520) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1571) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Susan Waterhouse (1571–1646) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Elland, Yorkshire, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Susan 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 3 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.

Susan Waterhouse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse PTP
1571–1646
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Susan Waterhouse's Descendants

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Susan Meg, Lady Waterhouse PTP 1571–1646