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William Christopher Lewis 1561–1632

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Lewis 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1561 · of Cardiff, Wales
Died 3 Aug 1632 · Yspytty Ifan, Conwy, Denbighshire, Wales
Father Sir Edward John Johns Lewis Lewyes Lewes Lewys Leawes
Spouse Sarah Cathcart
Children Christopher Lewis Louhes

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Biography

In 1561, William Christopher Lewis entered the world in of Cardiff, Wales, born to sir edward john johns lewis lewyes lewes lewys leawes. William Christopher Lewis married sarah cathcart, and had children including christopher lewis louhes. William Christopher Lewis passed away in 1632 in Yspytty Ifan, Conwy, Denbighshire, Wales.

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Life Timeline

1561
Birth of William Christopher Lewis in of Cardiff, Wales
Birth
1571
William Christopher Lewis was married in Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire, Wales
Marriage
1592
William Christopher Lewis was married in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales
Marriage
1592
William Christopher Lewis was married in WA
Marriage
1632
Death of William Christopher Lewis in Yspytty Ifan, Conwy, Denbighshire, Wales
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales (1505) to of Cardiff, Wales (1561) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Lewis (1561–1632) was born in of Cardiff, Wales and died in Yspytty Ifan, Conwy, Denbighshire, Wales. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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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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 Lewis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Christopher Lewis PTP
1561–1632
of Cardiff, Wales
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Lewis's Descendants

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William Christopher Lewis PTP 1561–1632