William Henry Brewster 1535–1590
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8 researchers on YourRoots have William Brewster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 8 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1535, William Henry Brewster entered the world in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England, born to sir william archbishop of york brewster of hatfield ii 13th ggr and margaret maude mann. William Henry Brewster married lady mary prudence smythe brewster, and had children including william brewster. William Henry Brewster passed away in 1590 in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England.
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1Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brewster
This ancestor line traces from Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England (1510) to Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1535) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Brewster (1535–1590) was born in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England. 8 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, 8 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Brewster's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record