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William DE SAYE 1340–1375

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William SAYE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Jun 1340 · Birling, Kent, England
Died 7 Aug 1375 · Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England
Father Geoffrey De Saye
Mother Maud De Beauchamp
Spouse Beatrice De Braose
Siblings Elizabeth De Saye, Idonea De Saye, Joan De Saye, John De Saye, Thomas De Saye

Researchers connected through William SAYE 1340–1375

and 2 more tree owners connected with William SAYE 1340–1375

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1340, William DE SAYE entered the world in Birling, Kent, England, born to geoffrey de saye and maud de beauchamp. William DE SAYE married beatrice de braose. William DE SAYE passed away in 1375 in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England.

Sources

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1340
Birth of William DE SAYE in Birling, Kent, England
Birth
1340
William DE SAYE was christened in Birling, Kent, England
Christening
1375
Death of William DE SAYE in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William SAYE

This ancestor line traces from Pembroke, Pembrokeshire County, Wales (1146) to Birling, Kent, England (1340) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William SAYE (1340–1375) was born in Birling, Kent, England and died in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England. 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 (B) 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

William SAYE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William DE SAYE PTP
1340–1375
Birling, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William SAYE's Descendants

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William DE SAYE PTP 1340–1375