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William Clarke Horsley 1598–1673

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Horsley 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Jul 1598 · Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
Died 22 Mar 1673 · Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
Father Vincent Horsly
Mother Elizabeth Johnson
Spouse Anne Mary Elizabeth Kidde
Children Catherine Horsley, Richard Horsley

Researchers connected through William Horsley 1598–1673

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Biography

William Clarke Horsley was born in 1598 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, the child of vincent horsly and elizabeth johnson. William Clarke Horsley married anne mary elizabeth kidde, and had children including catherine horsley, richard horsley. William Clarke Horsley passed away in 1673 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1598
Birth of William Clarke Horsley in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
Birth
1673
Death of William Clarke Horsley in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Horsley

This ancestor line traces from Denby, Derbyshire, England (1580) to Soham, Cambridgeshire, England (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Horsley (1598–1673) was born in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England and died in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. 2 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, 2 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.
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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 Horsley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Clarke Horsley PTP
1598–1673
Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
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William Horsley's Descendants

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William Clarke Horsley PTP 1598–1673