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William Middleton 1560–1603

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Middleton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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

Born 19 Oct 1560 · Happisburgh, Norfolk, England
Died 15 oct 1603 · Norfolk, England
Father Christopher Middleton
Mother Margaret Allyson
Children John Middleton
Siblings Dorritye Middleton, John Middleton, Margerye Middleton, Margrett Middleton, Myles Middleton

Researchers connected through William Middleton 1560–1603

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

William Middleton was born in 1560 in Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, the child of christopher middleton and margaret allyson. William Middleton had children including john middleton. William Middleton passed away in 1603 in Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1560
Birth of William Middleton in Happisburgh, Norfolk, England
Birth
1603
Death of William Middleton in Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Middleton

This ancestor line traces from Happisburgh, Norfolk, England (1536) to Happisburgh, Norfolk, England (1560) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Middleton (1560–1603) was born in Happisburgh, Norfolk, England and died in Norfolk, 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 2 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 Middleton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Middleton PTP
1560–1603
Happisburgh, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Middleton's Descendants

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William Middleton PTP 1560–1603