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William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond 1640–1685

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Desmond in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 29 Dec 1640 · Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
Died 23 Aug 1685 · Islington, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England
Spouse Mary King
Children Mary Fielding

Researchers connected through William Desmond 1640–1685

and 5 more tree owners connected with William Desmond 1640–1685

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary King

Biography

In 1640, William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond entered the world in Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales. William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond married mary king, and had children including mary fielding. William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond passed away in 1685 in Islington, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England.

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Life Timeline

1640
Birth of William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond in Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
Birth
1665
William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond was married
Marriage
1685
Death of William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond in Islington, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Desmond

This ancestor line traces from Clitheroe, Yorkshire, England (1170) to Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales (1640) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Desmond (1640–1685) was born in Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales and died in Islington, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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.
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.

William Desmond's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Feilding 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond PTP
1640–1685
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
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William Desmond's Descendants