Who was William Curtis?

William Curtis (1540–1585) was born in Essex, England and died in Essex, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Curtis 1540–1585

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 May 1540 · Essex, England

Died 17 May 1585 · Essex, England

Father John Curtis

Mother Elizabeth Wells

Spouse Agnes Curtis

Children Edward Curtis, Gabriel Curtis, John Curtis, Mary Curtis, Mary Curtis Curtyce, Robert Curtis, Sarah Curtis, Thomas Curtis

Siblings Agnes Curtis, George Curtis, John Curtis, Richard Curtis, Thomas Curtis

Records

Millennium File UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 Bristol, England, Church of England …

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Biography

The story of William Curtis began in 1540 in Essex, England. William Curtis married agnes curtis, and had children including edward curtis, gabriel curtis, john curtis, mary curtis, mary curtis curtyce, robert curtis, sarah curtis, thomas curtis. William Curtis passed away in 1585 in Essex, England.

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Record Millennium File
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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1540

Birth of William Curtis in Essex, England

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1585

Death of William Curtis in Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Essex, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1515) to Essex, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1540) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Curtis (1540–1585) was born in Essex, England and died in Essex, England. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 7 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.
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