Who was William Cheshire?

William Cheshire (1540–1579) was born in Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England and died in Bowden, Cheshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Booth Knight Sheriff of Cheshire 1540–1579

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Aug 1540 · Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England

Died 28 Nov 1579 · Bowden, Cheshire, England

Father John Booth

Mother Anne Thimbleby

Spouse Elizabeth Ann Betsey Warburton

Children William Booth Ii

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Booth

Anne Thimbleby

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Ann Betsey Warburton

Children

William Booth Ii

Biography

In 1540, William Booth Knight Sheriff of Cheshire entered the world in Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England, born to john booth and anne thimbleby. William Booth Knight Sheriff of Cheshire married elizabeth ann betsey warburton, and had children including william booth ii. William Booth Knight Sheriff of Cheshire passed away in 1579 in Bowden, Cheshire, England.

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1540

Birth of William Booth Knight Sheriff of Cheshire in Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England

Birth

1579

Death of William Booth Knight Sheriff of Cheshire in Bowden, Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cheshire

This ancestor line traces from Killingholme, Lincolnshire, England (1487) to Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England (1540) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cheshire (1540–1579) was born in Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England and died in Bowden, Cheshire, 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 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.