Who was William Graves?

William Graves (1583–1583) was born in London, London, England and died in Stepney, London, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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William Graves 1583–1583

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Graves in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 14 Apr 1583 · London, London, England

Died 28 Apr 1583 · Stepney, London, England

Father Henry Graves

Mother Margaret Lidea Campbell

Siblings Hester Graves, Joane Graves, John Graves, Margaret Graves, Mary Greaves, Robert Graves, Thomas Graves, Thomas Greaves

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Graves

Margaret Lidea Campbell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Graves began in 1583 in London, London, England. William Graves passed away in 1583 in Stepney, London, England.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of William Graves in London, London, England

Birth

1583

Death of William Graves in Stepney, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Graves

This ancestor line traces from Ardrossan, Ayr, Scotland (1362) to London, London, , England (1583) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Graves (1583–1583) was born in London, London, England and died in Stepney, London, 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 8 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.