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William Cornwall *PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT* 1562–1625

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William DESCENDANT* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 4 Oct 1562 · Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
Died 24 May 1625 · Terling, Essex, England
Spouse Joan Martyn
Children Charles Cornwell, Daniel Cornell, Eulalia Ulalia Marche, Grace Cornwell, Joan Cornwell, Mary Cornwell, Susan Cornwall Cornwell Cornell, Thomas Cornwall, Thomas Cornwell, William Cornwall Cornwell, Wm Cornwell

Researchers connected through William DESCENDANT* 1562–1625

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Biography

The story of William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT began in 1562 in Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England. William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT married joan martyn, and had children including charles cornwell, daniel cornell, eulalia ulalia marche, grace cornwell, joan cornwell, mary cornwell, susan cornwall cornwell cornell, thomas cornwall, thomas cornwell, william cornwall cornwell, wm cornwell. William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT passed away in 1625 in Terling, Essex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1562
Birth of William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT in Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
Birth
1585
William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT was married in Terling, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1608
William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT was married in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England
Marriage
1625
Death of William Cornwall PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT in Terling, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William DESCENDANT*

This ancestor line traces from Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England (1500) to Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England (1562) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William DESCENDANT* (1562–1625) was born in Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England and died in Terling, Essex, 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 3 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 DESCENDANT*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Cornwall *PLANTAGONET DESCENDANT* PTP
1562–1625
Fairstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
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Grandparents
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William DESCENDANT*'s Descendants