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William Holden 1580–1620

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Holden 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Mar 1580 · Lindsey, Babergh District, Suffolk, England
Died 13 Jul 1620 · Groton, Suffolk, England
Children Capt Randall Randall Holden Signer Of The Portsmouth Compact And Co Founder Of Warwick 16111692 Married 1648

Researchers connected through William Holden 1580–1620

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Biography

The story of William Holden began in 1580 in Lindsey, Babergh District, Suffolk, England. William Holden had children including capt randall randall holden signer of the portsmouth compact and co founder of warwick 16111692 married 1648. William Holden passed away in 1620 in Groton, Suffolk, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

  3. 3
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  4. 4
    Burial Records Dawes-Gates Ancestral Lines : a Memorial Volume Containing the American Ancestry of Rufus R. Dawes

  5. 5
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1580
Birth of William Holden in Lindsey, Babergh District, Suffolk, England
Birth
1620
Death of William Holden in Groton, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Holden

This ancestor line traces from Glemsford, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1353) to Lindsey, Suffolk, England (1580) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Holden (1580–1620) was born in Lindsey, Babergh District, Suffolk, England and died in Groton, Suffolk, 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 (A) 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 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.

Related Records

William Holden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Holden PTP
1580–1620
Lindsey, Babergh District, Suffolk, England
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Grandparents
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William Holden's Descendants

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William Holden PTP 1580–1620