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William Bishop 1541–1621

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Dec 1541 · Holway, Dorset, England

Died 27 Nov 1621 · Cattistock, West Dorset District, Dorset, England

Father John Bishop Iii Esq

Mother Lady Elizabeth Anne Dawe

Spouse Bride Breda Bucklar

Children Sir William Bishop The Younger

Records

Dorset, England, Church of England … England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988 England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 London, England, Church of England … UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 North America, Family Histories Somerset, England, Church of England … England, Select Dorset Church of … UK, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental … Ancestry Family Tree UK and Ireland, Find a …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Bishop Iii Esq

Lady Elizabeth Anne Dawe

Spouse(s)

Bride Breda Bucklar

Children

Sir William Bishop The Younger

Biography

The story of William Bishop began in 1541 in Holway, Dorset, England. William Bishop married bride breda bucklar, and had children including sir william bishop the younger. William Bishop passed away in 1621 in Cattistock, West Dorset District, Dorset, England.

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Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
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Military UK, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Registers of Pensioners
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1541

Birth of William Bishop in Holway, Dorset, England

Birth

1621

Death of William Bishop in Cattistock, West Dorset District, Dorset, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bishop

This ancestor line traces from Sidling, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Holway, Dorset, England (1541) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Bishop (1541–1621) was born in Holway, Dorset, England and died in Cattistock, West Dorset District, Dorset, 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 (A) 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.
: 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.