William Knight Jr* 1565–1630
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Jr* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Jr* 1565–1630
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1565, William Knight Jr entered the world in Romsey, Hampshire, England, born to william knight and elizabeth wild or wyley. William Knight Jr passed away in 1630 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Jr*
This ancestor line traces from Hawridge, Buckinghamshire, , England (1485) to Romsey, Hampshire, England (1565) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Jr* (1565–1630) was born in Romsey, Hampshire, England and died in Romsey, Hampshire, , 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Jr*'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record