Who was William Rodney?

William Rodney (1600–1699) was born in Pilton, Somerset, England and died in Hantsfield, Somerset, England, Uk. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 16 generations of this lineage.

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William Rodney 1600–1699

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Dec 1600 · Pilton, Somerset, England

Died 12 Jun 1699 · Hantsfield, Somerset, England, Uk

Father John Rodney

Mother Lady Jane Seymour

Spouse Lady Alice Caesar

Children William Rodney Ll Sir

Siblings Sir Edward Rodney

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Rodney

Lady Jane Seymour

Spouse(s)

Lady Alice Caesar

Children

William Rodney Ll Sir

Biography

William Rodney was born in 1600 in Pilton, Somerset, England, the child of john rodney and lady jane seymour. William Rodney married lady alice caesar, and had children including william rodney ll sir. William Rodney passed away in 1699 in Hantsfield, Somerset, England, Uk.

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Birth of William Rodney in Pilton, Somerset, England

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Death of William Rodney in Hantsfield, Somerset, England, Uk

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rodney

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Pilton, Somerset, England (1600) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Rodney (1600–1699) was born in Pilton, Somerset, England and died in Hantsfield, Somerset, England, Uk. 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 16 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.
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