Who was William Field?

William Field (1570–1623) was born in Ardsley, Yorkshire, , England and died in 1682864, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Field 1570–1623

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

Born 1 Jan 1570 · Ardsley, Yorkshire, , England

Died 21 Oct 1623 · 1682864, Yorkshire, England

Spouse Jane Sotwell

Children Thomas Field Sr

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William Field was born in 1570 in Ardsley, Yorkshire, England. William Field married jane sotwell, and had children including thomas field sr. William Field passed away in 1623 in 1682864, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of William Field in Ardsley, Yorkshire, England

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: William Field (1570–1623) was born in Ardsley, Yorkshire, , England and died in 1682864, Yorkshire, 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Field PTP

1570–1623

Ardsley, Yorkshire, , England