Who was William Gregory?

William Gregory (1583–1664) was born in Nottingham, Nottingham, England and died in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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William Gregory 1583–1664

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Gregory in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1583 · Nottingham, Nottingham, England

Died 7 Mar 1664 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

Father John Gregory

Mother Alice Alton

Siblings Alice Alicia Gregory, Edward Gregory, Elizabeth Gregory, Henry Gregory, John Gregory, Michael Gregory

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Gregory

Alice Alton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Gregory began in 1583 in Nottingham, Nottingham, England. William Gregory passed away in 1664 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1583

Birth of William Gregory in Nottingham, Nottingham, England

Birth

1664

Death of William Gregory in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Gregory

This ancestor line traces from Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England (1518) to Nottingham, Nottingham, Eng, England (1583) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Gregory (1583–1664) was born in Nottingham, Nottingham, England and died in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. 5 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, 5 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 3 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.