Who was William Boyle?

William Boyle (1627–1691) was born in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland and died in Greater London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Boyle 1627–1691

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jan 1627 · Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland

Died 30 Dec 1691 · Greater London, England

Father Sir Richard The Great Boyle

Mother Lady Catharina Fenton Countess Of Cork 2Nd Wife

Siblings Earl Orrery Boyle, Elizabeth Mary Barstow Boyle Henderson Hill, Hannah Johanna Boyle, Lady Alice Boyle Countess Of Barrymore, Lady And Countess Joan Boyle Fitzgerald, Lady Catherine Fenton Boyle Jones, Lady Dorothy Boyle Loftusa Talbot, Lady Lettice Boyle Goring, Lady Margaret Mary Boyle Rich, Lady Mary Boyle Countess Of Warwick, Lady Sarah Boyle, Robert Boyle, Sir Francis The Wise St Viscount Shannon Park Boyle The Just, Sir Lewis The Valiant 1St Viscount Of Kinalmeaky Boyle 1St Viscount Of Kinalmeaky, Sir Richard 1St Earl Burlington 2Nd Earl Of Cork Boyle, Susan Boyle

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Richard The Great Boyle

Lady Catharina Fenton Countess Of Cork 2Nd Wife

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Children

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Biography

In 1627, William Boyle entered the world in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland, born to sir richard the great boyle and lady catharina fenton countess of cork 2nd wife. William Boyle passed away in 1691 in Greater London, England.

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1627

Birth of William Boyle in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland

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1691

Death of William Boyle in Greater London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Boyle

This ancestor line traces from Reculver, Kent, England (1480) to Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland (1627) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Boyle (1627–1691) was born in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland and died in Greater London, 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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