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William Cartwright 1525–1587

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

13 researchers on YourRoots have William Cartwright 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 13 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1525 · Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England
Died 15 Jul 1587 · Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England
Spouse Elizabeth Mauncel
Children Fanny Elizabeth Cartwright

Researchers connected through William Cartwright 1525–1587

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William Cartwright began in 1525 in Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England. William Cartwright married elizabeth mauncel, and had children including fanny elizabeth cartwright. William Cartwright passed away in 1587 in Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England.

Sources

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

Life Timeline

1525
Birth of William Cartwright in Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England
Birth
1587
Death of William Cartwright in Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cartwright

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1495) to Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (1525) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Cartwright (1525–1587) was born in Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England and died in Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England. 13 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, 13 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.
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.

Related Records

William Cartwright's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Cartwright PTP
1525–1587
Abbots Washborne, Gloucester, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Cartwright's Descendants

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William Cartwright PTP 1525–1587