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William Holman 1594–1653

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Holman 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 DEC 1594 · Northampton, Northamptonshire Co., England
Died 8 JAN 1653 · Cambridge, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Spouse Winnifred Lovering Henchman
Children Seeth Holman

Researchers connected through William Holman 1594–1653

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1594, William Holman entered the world in Northampton, Northamptonshire Co., England. William Holman married winnifred lovering henchman, and had children including seeth holman. William Holman passed away in 1653 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Middlesex).

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.

Life Timeline

1594
Birth of William Holman in Northampton, Northamptonshire Co., England
Birth
1653
Burial of William Holman in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Burial
1653
Death of William Holman in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Holman

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Northamptonshire, England (1567) to Northampton, Northamptonshire, England (1594) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Holman (1594–1653) was born in Northampton, Northamptonshire Co., England and died in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Middlesex). 4 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, 4 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.

Related Records

William Holman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Holman PTP
1594–1653
Northampton, Northamptonshire Co., England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Holman's Descendants

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William Holman PTP 1594–1653