William Seymour 1587–1660
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Seymour in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
Researchers connected through William Seymour 1587–1660
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Seymour was born in 1587 in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, the child of lord edward seymour baron beauchamp among his descendants are queen elizabeth the queen mother nee lady elizabeth bowes lyon and the p iii and lady honora baroness beauchamp rogers m seymour of bryanstone first cousin to husband edward seymour. William Seymour married frances devereux, lady frances darcy devereux duchess somerset, and had children including lady mary seymour barrett c15a7a6a. William Seymour passed away in 1660 in Essex House, London, London, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Seymour
This ancestor line traces from Woodlands, Horton, Dorset, Lloegr (1452) to Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England (1587) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Seymour (1587–1660) was born in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England and died in Essex House, London, London, 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Seymour's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record