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William Holbrook 1620–1699

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
B
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 6 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

Born 14 Jun 1620 · Glastonbury, Somerset, , England
Died 03 Jul 1699 · Scituate, Plymouth, MA
Father Thomas Holbrook (1599–1677)
Mother Jane Powyes
Siblings Abigail Holbrook, Ann Holbrook, Elizabeth Holbrook, Jane Holbrook, John Holbrook, Mary Holbrook, Thomas Holbrook

Researchers connected through William Holbrook 1620–1699

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Holbrook 1620–1699

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Holbrook began in 1620 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. William Holbrook passed away in 1699 in Scituate, Plymouth, MA.

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of William Holbrook in Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Birth
1699
Death of William Holbrook in Scituate, Plymouth, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Holbrook

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Glastonbury, Somerset, , England (1620) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Holbrook (1620–1699) was born in Glastonbury, Somerset, , England and died in Scituate, Plymouth, MA. 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 6 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 Holbrook PTP
1620–1699
Glastonbury, Somerset, , England
Parents
Thomas Holbrook PTP
1599–1677
Broadway, Dorset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Holbrook's Descendants

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William Holbrook PTP 1620–1699