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William Blount 1478–1534

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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
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Blount 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 8 Jul 1478 · Barton Blount, Derbyshire, England
Died 8 Nov 1534 · Sutton-on-the-Hill, Derbyshire, England
Father John Blount
Mother Lora Berkeley
Spouse Alice Keble
Children Charles Blount, Mary Gertrude Blount
Siblings Constantine Blount, John Blount, Lora Blount, Roger Blount

Researchers connected through William Blount 1478–1534

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Biography

In 1478, William Blount entered the world in Barton Blount, Derbyshire, England, born to john blount and lora berkeley. William Blount married alice keble, dorothy grey, elizabeth de saye, inez de venegas, and had children including charles blount, mary gertrude blount. William Blount passed away in 1534 in Sutton-on-the-Hill, Derbyshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

  2. 2
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

Life Timeline

1478
Birth of William Blount in Barton Blount, Derbyshire, England
Birth
1534
Death of William Blount in Sutton-on-the-Hill, Derbyshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Blount

This ancestor line traces from Clayton, Lancashire, England (1416) to Barton Blount, Derbyshire, England (1478) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Blount (1478–1534) was born in Barton Blount, Derbyshire, England and died in Sutton-on-the-Hill, Derbyshire, 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 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 Blount's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Blount PTP
1478–1534
Barton Blount, Derbyshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Blount's Descendants

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William Blount PTP 1478–1534