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William Isham 1578–1626

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Isham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1578 · Pitchley, Northamptonshire, England
Died 11 Jun 1626 · Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Spouse Mary Brett

Researchers connected through William Isham 1578–1626

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Isham 1578–1626

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Brett
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Isham began in 1578 in Pitchley, Northamptonshire, England. William Isham married mary brett. William Isham passed away in 1626 in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1578
Birth of William Isham in Pitchley, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1626
Death of William Isham in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Isham

This ancestor line traces from Pytchley, Northamptonshire, England (1351) to Pitchley, Northamptonshire, England (1578) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Isham (1578–1626) was born in Pitchley, Northamptonshire, England and died in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, United States. 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 9 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 Isham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Isham PTP
1578–1626
Pitchley, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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William Isham's Descendants

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WI
William Isham PTP 1578–1626