How many people are researching William?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for William?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

William Cecil 2nd Earl of Salisbury 1591–1668

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Salisbury 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Mar 1591 · Westminster, London, England

Died 03 Dec 1668 · Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England

Father Robert Cecil 1St Earl Of Salisbury

Mother Elizabeth Brooke

Spouse Katherine Cecil

Children Algernon Cecil Hon, Anne Cecil Lady, Catherine Cecil Lady, Charles Cecil Viscount Cranborne, Diana Cecil Lady, Edward Cecil Hon, Elizabeth Cecil, James Cecil Viscount Cranborne, Mary Cecil Lady, Philip Cecil Hon, Robert Cecil Hon, William Cecil Hon

Records

UK and Ireland, Find a …

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through William Salisbury 1591–1668

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Salisbury 1591–1668

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Cecil 1St Earl Of Salisbury

Spouse(s)

Children

Charles Cecil Viscount Cranborne

Diana Cecil Lady

Edward Cecil Hon

Elizabeth Cecil

James Cecil Viscount Cranborne

Biography

In 1591, William Cecil 2nd Earl of Salisbury entered the world in Westminster, London, England, born to robert cecil 1st earl of salisbury and elizabeth brooke. William Cecil 2nd Earl of Salisbury married katherine cecil, and had children including algernon cecil hon, anne cecil lady, catherine cecil lady, charles cecil viscount cranborne, diana cecil lady, edward cecil hon, elizabeth cecil, james cecil viscount cranborne, mary cecil lady, philip cecil hon, robert cecil hon, william cecil hon. William Cecil 2nd Earl of Salisbury passed away in 1668 in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England.

Sources

1

Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1591

Birth of William Cecil 2nd Earl of Salisbury in Westminster, London, England

Birth

1668

Death of William Cecil 2nd Earl of Salisbury

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Salisbury

This ancestor line traces from Gainspark Hall, Essex, England (1460) to Westminster, London, England (1591) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: William Salisbury (1591–1668) was born in Westminster, London, England and died in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England. 2 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, 2 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.