Who was William Childs?

William Childs (1606–1634) was born in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England and died in Wrington, Somerset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Childs 1606–1634

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

Born 20 Mar 1606 · Wrington Parish, Somerset, England

Died 15 Dec 1634 · Wrington, Somerset, England

Father John Childe

Mother Lady Alice Wellstedd Childs

Siblings Margaret Alice Wellstadd Chiles, Richard Chiles, Walter Chiles Merchant Burgess Col

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Childe

Lady Alice Wellstedd Childs

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1606, William Childs entered the world in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England, born to john childe and lady alice wellstedd childs. William Childs passed away in 1634 in Wrington, Somerset, England.

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1606

Birth of William Childs in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England

Birth

1634

Death of William Childs in Wrington, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Childs

This ancestor line traces from Castle Acre, Norfolk, England (1510) to Wrington Parish, Somerset, England (1606) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Childs (1606–1634) was born in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England and died in Wrington, Somerset, 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 4 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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