William Cockcroft 5th Great Grandfather 1539–1629
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14 researchers on YourRoots have William Grandfather 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 14 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Grandfather 1539–1629
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1539, William Cockcroft 5th Great Grandfather entered the world in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, born to sir john cockroft and agnes jackesonne. William Cockcroft 5th Great Grandfather married ester cocroft cockcroft mitchell, and had children including ester cocroft. William Cockcroft 5th Great Grandfather passed away in 1629 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Grandfather
This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Halifax, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1539) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Grandfather (1539–1629) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. 14 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, 14 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.
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William Grandfather's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record