YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) 1558–1613

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

6 researchers on YourRoots have William Bedford) 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, with linked records

Born 11 Feb 1558 · Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England
Died 09 Aug 1613 · Northall, Buckinghamshire, England
Father Frans Lord Russell Earl Van Bedford Sherriff Van Buckinghamshire En Bedfordshire
Mother Margaretha St John
Spouse Lady Ann Forester
Children Lord Francis Henry Russell Of Thornhaugh 4Th Earl Of Bedford Princes Diana S 9Th Great Grandfather Churchhill

Researchers connected through William Bedford) 1558–1613

and 5 more tree owners connected with William Bedford) 1558–1613

Biography

In 1558, William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) entered the world in Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England, born to frans lord russell earl van bedford sherriff van buckinghamshire en bedfordshire and margaretha st john. William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) married lady ann forester, lady elizabeth longe countess of bedford russel, and had children including lord francis henry russell of thornhaugh 4th earl of bedford princes diana s 9th great grandfather churchhill. William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) passed away in 1613 in Northall, Buckinghamshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1558
Birth of William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) in Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1574
William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) was married in London, London, England
Marriage
1582
William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) was married in St Marys, Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Marriage
1592
William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) was married in Mddlesex, England
Marriage
1609
William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) was married in Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, England
Marriage
1613
Death of William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) in Northall, Buckinghamshire, England
Death
1685
William Blanchard Russell, 1st Earl of Thornhaugh, 2nd Earl of Thornhaugh and 3rd Earl of Bedford) was married
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bedford)

This ancestor line traces from Sydenham, Devon, , England (1459) to Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England (1558) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Bedford) (1558–1613) was born in Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England and died in Northall, Buckinghamshire, 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 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 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.

William Bedford)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown