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William Calvert 1500–1548

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Calvert 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 4 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1500 · Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England
Died 9 Feb 1548 · Raskell, Yorkshire, England
Father Walter Calvert (1477–1559)
Mother Margerie Ewens
Spouse Marjorie Crossland (1503–1558)
Children Anne Calvert, Byron Calvert, Cicely Calvert, George Calvert, Jane Calvert, John George Calvert De Calverley, Oliver Calvert, Ralph Calvert, Robert Calvert, William Calvert

Researchers connected through William Calvert 1500–1548

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Biography

In 1500, William Calvert entered the world in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, born to walter calvert and margerie ewens. William Calvert married marjorie alyse crossland, and had children including anne calvert, byron calvert, cicely calvert, george calvert, jane calvert, john george calvert de calverley, oliver calvert, ralph calvert, robert calvert, william calvert. William Calvert passed away in 1548 in Raskell, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1500
Birth of William Calvert in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1548
Death of William Calvert in Raskell, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Calvert

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1456) to Danby Wiske, Cleveland, West Yorkshire, England (1500) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Calvert (1500–1548) was born in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England and died in Raskell, Yorkshire, England. 4 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, 4 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.

William Calvert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Calvert PTP
1500–1548
Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Walter Calvert PTP
1477–1559
Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Calvert's Descendants

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William Calvert PTP 1500–1548 m. Marjorie Alyse Crossland PTP 1503–1558