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William Bignett 1519–1583

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Bignett 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 May 1519 · Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Died 24 Sep 1583 · Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Father Thomas Bignett
Mother Agnes Skyppon
Spouse Margaret Bignett Nee Styles
Children Grace Howes Bignette

Researchers connected through William Bignett 1519–1583

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Biography

The story of William Bignett began in 1519 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. William Bignett married margaret bignett nee styles, and had children including grace howes bignette. William Bignett passed away in 1583 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1519
Birth of William Bignett in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1583
Death of William Bignett in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bignett

This ancestor line traces from Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1519) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bignett (1519–1583) was born in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom and died in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Bignett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Bignett PTP
1519–1583
Hoxne, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
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William Bignett's Descendants

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William Bignett PTP 1519–1583