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William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV 1565–1621

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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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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

Born 23 Aug 1565 · Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
Died 24 Apr 1621 · Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
Father William Reed
Mother Martha Church
Spouse Lucy Heneage 11Ggm
Children Elias Reed 11Gu, Mary Ann Read Busby, Ruth Reed Whitman, Sarah Reed, Thomas Reade, William Read Capt, William Reade
Siblings Col Sir Edmund Reade, Colonel Sir Edmund Read Reade Or Reed 9Gg 9Gg Of President George Herbert Walker Amp 10Th Gg Of President George Walker Bush, John Reade, Margaret Reade, Mary Reade, Sir Richard Reade

Researchers connected through William IV 1565–1621

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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

1565
Birth of William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV in Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
Birth
1621
Death of William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV in Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
Death

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.

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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.
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 IV's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV PTP
1565–1621
Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William IV's Descendants

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William Cain (Sir) Reed (Reade) of Maidstone IV PTP 1565–1621 m. Ruth Reed PTP 1586–1621