Who was William Lathrop?

William Lathrop (1574–1628) was born in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England and died in Etton, Yorkshire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Lathrop 1574–1628

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1574 · Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England

Died 23 Oct 1628 · Etton, Yorkshire, England

Father Thomas Lathrop

Mother Mary Howell

Siblings Rev John Lothrop

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Immediate Family

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Thomas Lathrop

Mary Howell

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Biography

William Lathrop was born in 1574 in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, the child of thomas lathrop and mary howell. William Lathrop passed away in 1628 in Etton, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of William Lathrop in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England

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Death of William Lathrop in Etton, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lathrop

This ancestor line traces from 3 cherry burton, east riding of yorkshire unitary authority, east riding of yorkshire, England (1510) to Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England (1574) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Lathrop (1574–1628) was born in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England and died in Etton, Yorkshire, England. 4 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, 4 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.
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