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William, (Sir) Holbrook 1562–1625

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William, Holbrook 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Feb 1562 · St Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Died 11 Dec 1625 · Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Father Thomas Holbrook
Mother Constance Or Constans Thayer Or Tawler Or Tawier
Spouse Edith Saunders Lady Coles
Children Rebecca Weaver

Researchers connected through William, Holbrook 1562–1625

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Biography

William, (Sir) Holbrook was born in 1562 in St Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, England, the child of thomas holbrook and constance or constans thayer or tawler or tawier. William, (Sir) Holbrook married edith saunders lady coles, and had children including rebecca weaver. William, (Sir) Holbrook passed away in 1625 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1562
Birth of William, (Sir) Holbrook in St Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Birth
1583
William, (Sir) Holbrook was married in England, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1625
Death of William, (Sir) Holbrook in Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William, Holbrook

This ancestor line traces from Norton Malreward, Somerset, England (1529) to St Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, England (1562) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William, Holbrook (1562–1625) was born in St Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, England and died in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. 3 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, 3 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.

William, Holbrook's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William, (Sir) Holbrook PTP
1562–1625
St Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William, Holbrook's Descendants

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William, (Sir) Holbrook PTP 1562–1625