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William Henry Brewster III Elder 1535–1590

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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 22 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 22 trees
Death year and location consistent across 22 trees

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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
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22 researchers on YourRoots have William Elder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 22 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1535 · Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 10 Aug 1590 · Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Father William, II (1510–1558)
Mother Margaret Maude Mann Lady
Spouse Mary Smythe
Children William Brewster

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Biography

In 1535, William Henry Brewster III Elder entered the world in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England, born to william archbishop of york brewster of hatfield ii and margaret maude mann lady. William Henry Brewster III Elder married mary smythe, and had children including william brewster. William Henry Brewster III Elder passed away in 1590 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1535
Birth of William Henry Brewster III Elder in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1590
Death of William Henry Brewster III Elder in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Elder

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England (1510) to Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1535) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Elder (1535–1590) was born in Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. 22 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, 22 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.

William Elder's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Henry Brewster III Elder PTP
1535–1590
Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
William, Archbishop of York, Brewster of Hatfield II PTP
1510–1558
Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Elder's Descendants

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