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William Laycocke 1620–1671

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Laycocke 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 4 independent trees

Born 27 Nov 1620 · Glusburn, Yorkshire, England
Died 10 Sep 1671 · Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Father Alice Gill
Spouse Marie Mary Spencer
Children William Leacock Laycok

Researchers connected through William Laycocke 1620–1671

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Laycocke 1620–1671

Immediate Family

Biography

William Laycocke was born in 1620 in Glusburn, Yorkshire, England, the child of alice gill. William Laycocke married marie mary spencer, and had children including william leacock laycok. William Laycocke passed away in 1671 in Kildwick, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of William Laycocke in Glusburn, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1671
Death of William Laycocke in Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Laycocke

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1540) to Glusburn, Yorkshire, England (1620) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Laycocke (1620–1671) was born in Glusburn, Yorkshire, England and died in Kildwick, 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 4 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.

Related Records

William Laycocke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Laycocke PTP
1620–1671
Glusburn, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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William Laycocke's Descendants

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William Laycocke PTP 1620–1671