Who was William Brewer?

William Brewer (1559–1642) was born in Weysouth, Dorset, England and died in Weysouth, Dorset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Brewer 1559–1642

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

Born 10 Jul 1559 · Weysouth, Dorset, England

Died 26 Oct 1642 · Weysouth, Dorset, England

Father John Fry

Mother Diomisis Deannes Baker Royal Blood

Spouse Sarah Jourdaine Hill

Children Mary Frye

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Fry

Diomisis Deannes Baker Royal Blood

Spouse(s)

Sarah Jourdaine Hill

Children

Mary Frye

Biography

William Brewer was born in 1559 in Weysouth, Dorset, England, the child of john fry and diomisis deannes baker royal blood. William Brewer married sarah jourdaine hill, and had children including mary frye. William Brewer passed away in 1642 in Weysouth, Dorset, England.

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Life Timeline

1559

Birth of William Brewer in Weysouth, Dorset, England

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1642

Death of William Brewer in Weysouth, Dorset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brewer

This ancestor line traces from Aramham, Nottingham, England (1480) to Weysouth, Dorset, England (1559) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Brewer (1559–1642) was born in Weysouth, Dorset, England and died in Weysouth, 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 (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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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