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William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath 1555–1623

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have William, Bath 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 9 independent trees

Born 24 Mar 1555 · Halstead, Essex, England
Died 12 Jul 1623 · Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Father Sir John Lord Fitzwarine 2Nd Earl Of Bath Bourchier
Mother Katherine Frances Kitson Baroness Spencer
Spouse Elizabeth Russell
Children Edward Bourchier 4Th Lord Fitz Warin Earl Van Bath

Researchers connected through William, Bath 1555–1623

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Biography

In 1555, William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath entered the world in Halstead, Essex, England, born to sir john lord fitzwarine 2nd earl of bath bourchier and katherine frances kitson baroness spencer. William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath married elizabeth russell, and had children including edward bourchier 4th lord fitz warin earl van bath. William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath passed away in 1623 in Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardenne, France.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record England, Scotland, and Wales Royal Families

  2. 2
    Record Pedigrees of Some of the Emperor Charlemagne's Descendants. Volume II

  3. 3
    Record Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania : Genealogical and Personal Memoirs

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1555
Birth of William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath in Halstead, Essex, England
Birth
1623
Death of William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath in Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William, Bath

This ancestor line traces from England (1527) to Halstead, Essex, England (1555) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William, Bath (1555–1623) was born in Halstead, Essex, England and died in Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardenne, France. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have William, 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.

William, Bath's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William, Lord Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath PTP
1555–1623
Halstead, Essex, England
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William, Bath's Descendants