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William W Mills 1553–1598

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Mills 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1553 · Suffolk, England
Died 1 Jan 1598 · Suffolk, England
Spouse Elizabeth Ann Moscrop
Children Amanda Moscrop Mills Smith

Researchers connected through William Mills 1553–1598

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Mills 1553–1598

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1553, William W Mills entered the world in Suffolk, England. William W Mills married elizabeth ann moscrop, and had children including amanda moscrop mills smith. William W Mills passed away in 1598 in Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1553
Birth of William W Mills in Suffolk, England
Birth
1598
Death of William W Mills in Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Mills

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1492) to Suffolk, England (1553) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Mills (1553–1598) was born in Suffolk, England and died in Suffolk, England. 3 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, 3 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.

William Mills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William W Mills PTP
1553–1598
Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Mills's Descendants

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William W Mills PTP 1553–1598