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William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL 1608–1644

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William HENSHALL in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 03 Mar 1608 · Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England
Died 20 Jun 1644 · Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Father Thomas Henshaw
Mother Elizabeth Wainwright
Spouse Katherine Houghton
Children Joshua Henshaw Hancher
Siblings Elizabeth Henshall, Ellin Henshall, Frances Henshall, John Henshall, John Hinshaw, Ralph Henshaw

Researchers connected through William HENSHALL 1608–1644

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Biography

The story of William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL began in 1608 in Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England. William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL married katherine houghton, and had children including joshua henshaw hancher. William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL passed away in 1644 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1608
Birth of William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL in Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England
Birth
1630
William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL was married in Walton On The Hill, Lancashire, England
Marriage
1644
Death of William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William HENSHALL

This ancestor line traces from Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1463) to Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England (1608) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William HENSHALL (1608–1644) was born in Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England and died in Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 (B) 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 5 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.

William HENSHALL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL PTP
1608–1644
Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William HENSHALL's Descendants

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William (Sir Joshua) HENSHALL PTP 1608–1644