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William Shipley 1601–1677

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Shipley 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 06 Sep 1601 · Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England
Died 28 May 1677 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joannis Shipley
Spouse Catherine Shipley Of Burton Upon Trent
Records
England & Wales, Christening Index, … Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Researchers connected through William Shipley 1601–1677

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Shipley began in 1601 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England. William Shipley married catherine shipley of burton upon trent. William Shipley passed away in 1677 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1601
Birth of William Shipley in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1677
Death of William Shipley in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Shipley

This ancestor line traces from Burton upon Trent, , Staffordshire, England (1522) to Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (1601) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Shipley (1601–1677) was born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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

Joannis Shipley
Father

William Shipley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Shipley PTP
1601–1677
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Shipley's Descendants

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William Shipley PTP 1601–1677