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William I Richard Swift de Ovenden 1530–1601

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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9 researchers on YourRoots have William Ovenden 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: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 3 May 1530 · Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Died 01 May 1601 · Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Father Sir Robert Swyft Swifte Iii Of Broomhall
Siblings Ann Swift, Elizabeth Swift, En John Swift, En William Swift, Frances Swift, Henry Swyft, Hugh Swift, Isabella Swift Stopst, John J Swift, Margaret Swift, Mary De Swift Swyft, Richard Swyft, Robert Swift Iiii, William Swift
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Children
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Biography

William I Richard Swift de Ovenden was born in 1530 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, the child of sir robert swyft swifte iii of broomhall. William I Richard Swift de Ovenden passed away in 1601 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1530
Birth of William I Richard Swift de Ovenden in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1601
Death of William I Richard Swift de Ovenden in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ovenden

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Rotherham, Yorkshire, England (1530) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Ovenden (1530–1601) was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England and died in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. 9 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, 9 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.
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

Sir Robert Swyft Swifte Iii Of Broomhall
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William Ovenden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William I Richard Swift de Ovenden PTP
1530–1601
Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
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William Ovenden's Descendants

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William I Richard Swift de Ovenden PTP 1530–1601