Who was William Rowntree?

William Rowntree (1573–1627) was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England and died in Stokesley, Northumberland, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Huntsman Rowntree 1573–1627

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jul 1573 · Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Died 23 Oct 1627 · Stokesley, Northumberland, England

Father Moses Rountree

Mother Melvina York Rountree

Spouse Rachel Simpson

Children Joseph E Roundtree

Siblings Elizabeth Rountree, Joseph Roundtree, Ralph Roundtree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Rountree

Melvina York Rountree

Spouse(s)

Rachel Simpson

Children

Joseph E Roundtree

Biography

In 1573, William Huntsman Rowntree entered the world in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, born to moses rountree and melvina york rountree. William Huntsman Rowntree married rachel simpson, and had children including joseph e roundtree. William Huntsman Rowntree passed away in 1627 in Stokesley, Northumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1573

Birth of William Huntsman Rowntree in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1627

Death of William Huntsman Rowntree in Stokesley, Northumberland, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rowntree

This ancestor line traces from South Dalton, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Scarborough, Yorkshire, England (1573) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Rowntree (1573–1627) was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England and died in Stokesley, Northumberland, England. 6 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, 6 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 5 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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