Who was William Howard?

William Howard (1577–1615) was born in Effingham, Surrey, England and died in Hampton, Middlesex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Howard 1577–1615

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Dec 1577 · Effingham, Surrey, England

Died 28 Nov 1615 · Hampton, Middlesex, England

Father Charles Howard

Mother Katherine Carey Lady

Siblings Charles Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Frances Howard, Joan Howard, John Howard, Mary Howard, William Howard

Records

UK and Ireland, Find a … International, Find a Grave Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Howard

Katherine Carey Lady

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

William Howard was born in 1577 in Effingham, Surrey, England, the child of charles howard and katherine carey lady. William Howard passed away in 1615 in Hampton, Middlesex, England.

Sources

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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Burial Records International, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1577

Birth of William Howard in Effingham, Surrey, England

Birth

1615

Death of William Howard in Hampton, Middlesex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Howard

This ancestor line traces from Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England (1446) to Effingham, Surrey, England (1577) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Howard (1577–1615) was born in Effingham, Surrey, England and died in Hampton, Middlesex, 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 (B) 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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