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William Holmes 1604–1633

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have William Holmes 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 8 independent trees

Born 2 Mar 1604 · Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Died 02 May 1633 · Cartmel, Lancashire, England
Spouse Mary Bury
Children Ann Atkinson Holmes

Researchers connected through William Holmes 1604–1633

and 6 more tree owners connected with William Holmes 1604–1633

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Bury

Biography

William Holmes was born in 1604 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. William Holmes married mary bury, and had children including ann atkinson holmes. William Holmes passed away in 1633 in Cartmel, Lancashire, England.

Sources

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

Life Timeline

1604
Birth of William Holmes in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Birth
1633
Death of William Holmes in Cartmel, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Lancashire, England (1571) to Lancaster, Lancashire, England (1604) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Holmes (1604–1633) was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, England and died in Cartmel, Lancashire, England. 8 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, 8 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 Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Holmes PTP
1604–1633
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Holmes's Descendants

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William Holmes PTP 1604–1633