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WILLIAM HOWARD 1563–1640

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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
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM HOWARD in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Dec 1563 · Saffron, Walden, Essex, England
Died 7 Oct 1640 · Greystoke, Cumberland, England
Father Thomas Howard
Siblings Alice Clifford Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Henry Howard, Jane Howard, Lady Margaret Howard Countess Of Dorset, Lord Thomas Arundel Howard, Lord Thomas Howard 1St Earl Of Suffolk Admiral Knight, Margaret Ann Howard, Margaret Howard, Mary Howard, Philip Howard, Thomas Howard
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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1563, WILLIAM HOWARD entered the world in Saffron, Walden, Essex, England, born to thomas howard. WILLIAM HOWARD passed away in 1640 in Greystoke, Cumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1563
Birth of WILLIAM HOWARD in Saffron, Walden, Essex, England
Birth
1640
Death of WILLIAM HOWARD in Greystoke, Cumberland, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM HOWARD

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Saffron, Walden, Essex, England (United Kingdom) (1563) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WILLIAM HOWARD (1563–1640) was born in Saffron, Walden, Essex, England and died in Greystoke, Cumberland, 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 19 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

Thomas Howard
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WILLIAM HOWARD's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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WILLIAM HOWARD PTP
1563–1640
Saffron, Walden, Essex, England
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WILLIAM HOWARD's Descendants

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WILLIAM HOWARD PTP 1563–1640