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WIlliam Henry Sankey 1545–1605

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

10 researchers on YourRoots have WIlliam Sankey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1545 · Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 1 Jan 1605 · Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Father Thomas Desankey
Mother Emmot Page
Spouse Mary Elizabeth Sutton
Children Elizabeth Sankey
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1545, WIlliam Henry Sankey entered the world in Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England, born to thomas desankey and emmot page. WIlliam Henry Sankey married mary elizabeth sutton, and had children including elizabeth sankey. WIlliam Henry Sankey passed away in 1605 in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1545
Birth of WIlliam Henry Sankey in Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1605
Death of WIlliam Henry Sankey in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WIlliam Sankey

This ancestor line traces from Bildestan, Suffolk, England (1467) to Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England (1545) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

WIlliam Sankey (1545–1605) was born in Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England. 10 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, 10 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 4 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

Thomas Desankey
Father
Emmot Page
Mother

WIlliam Sankey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
WIlliam Henry Sankey PTP
1545–1605
Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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WIlliam Sankey's Descendants

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WIlliam Henry Sankey PTP 1545–1605