Who was William Patching?

William Patching (1544–1598) was born in Horsham, Sussex, England and died in Horsham, Sussex, , England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Patching 1544–1598

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 Apr 1544 · Horsham, Sussex, England

Died 8 Jan 1598 · Horsham, Sussex, , England

Father Margaret Richards

Siblings Alice Patching, Elizabeth Patching, Henry Patching, Joan Patching, John Patching, Margaret Patching Glymin, Richard Patching, Thomas Henry Patching

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Immediate Family

Parents

Margaret Richards

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Biography

William Patching was born in 1544 in Horsham, Sussex, England, the child of margaret richards. William Patching passed away in 1598 in Horsham, Sussex, England.

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1544

Birth of William Patching in Horsham, Sussex, England

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1598

Death of William Patching in Horsham, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Patching

This ancestor line traces from Horsham, Sussex, England (1502) to Horsham, Sussex, , England (1544) across 2 generations.

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: William Patching (1544–1598) was born in Horsham, Sussex, England and died in Horsham, Sussex, , England. 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 (B) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Margaret Richards

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William Patching's Ancestors

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William Patching PTP

1544–1598

Horsham, Sussex, England