Who was William Cary?

William Cary (1437–1471) was born in Cockington, Devon, , England and died in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, , England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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William Cary 1437–1471

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1437 · Cockington, Devon, , England

Died 6 May 1471 · Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, , England

Father Walter Portman

Mother Christian Orchard

Siblings John Portman, Thomasine Orchard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Portman

Christian Orchard

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Children

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Biography

In 1437, William Cary entered the world in Cockington, Devon, England, born to walter portman and christian orchard. William Cary passed away in 1471 in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.

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1437

Birth of William Cary in Cockington, Devon, England

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1471

Death of William Cary in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cary

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Somerset, , England (1404) to Cockington, Devon, , England (1437) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cary (1437–1471) was born in Cockington, Devon, , England and died in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, , 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 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.
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