William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV 1565–1621
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10 researchers on YourRoots have William IV in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through William IV 1565–1621
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1565, William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV entered the world in Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England, born to william reed and martha church. William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV married lucy heneage 11ggm, ruth reed, and had children including elias reed 11gu, mary ann read busby, ruth reed whitman, sarah reed, thomas reade, william read capt, william reade. William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV passed away in 1621 in Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William IV
This ancestor line traces from Folkestone, Kent, England (1510) to Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England (1565) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William IV (1565–1621) was born in Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England and died in Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England. 10 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, 10 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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William IV's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record