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William Fisher 1556–1619

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Fisher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1556 · Syleham, Sussex, England
Died 6 Apr 1619 · Swefling, Suffolk, England
Father William Fisher
Mother Margerie Bert
Siblings Agnes Fisher, Anthony Fisher, Jane Fisher, Joan Fisher, Johanna Fisher
Records
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Researchers connected through William Fisher 1556–1619

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Fisher was born in 1556 in Syleham, Sussex, England, the child of william fisher and margerie bert. William Fisher passed away in 1619 in Swefling, Suffolk, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1556
Birth of William Fisher in Syleham, Sussex, England
Birth
1619
Death of William Fisher in Swefling, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fisher

This ancestor line traces from Dennington, Suffolk, England (1425) to Syleham, Suffolk, England (1556) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Fisher (1556–1619) was born in Syleham, Sussex, England and died in Swefling, Suffolk, England. 4 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, 4 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 6 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 Fisher
Father
Margerie Bert
Mother
William Fisher in the US Census
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William Fisher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Fisher PTP
1556–1619
Syleham, Sussex, England
Parents
William Fisher PTP
1556–1619
Syleham, Sussex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
William Fisher PTP
1556–1619
Syleham, Sussex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Fisher's Descendants

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William Fisher PTP 1556–1619