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William Batte 1561–1594

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Batte in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 2 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1561 · Birstall, Yorkshire, England
Died 30 Jun 1594 · Birstall, Yorkshire, England
Father John Batte
Mother Margaret Thurgurland
Siblings Anne Batte, Barbara Batte, Dorothy Batte, Edward Batte, Elizabeth Batte, Henry Batte Iv, Margaret Batte, Richard Batte, Sir Rev Robert Batte Fellow Vice Master At Oxford, Thomas Batte, William Batte

Researchers connected through William Batte 1561–1594

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Batte 1561–1594

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Batte began in 1561 in Birstall, Yorkshire, England. William Batte passed away in 1594 in Birstall, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1561
Birth of William Batte in Birstall, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1594
Death of William Batte in Birstall, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Batte

This ancestor line traces from Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham, England (1197) to Birstall, Yorkshire, England (1561) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Batte (1561–1594) was born in Birstall, Yorkshire, England and died in Birstall, Yorkshire, England. 2 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, 2 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 12 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 Batte's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Batte PTP
1561–1594
Birstall, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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William Batte's Descendants

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William Batte PTP 1561–1594