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William Symonds Symonson Simmons 1547–1606

Public Tree Person

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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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C Reliability
C
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Simmons in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1547 · Leiden, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Died 27 Jul 1606 · Winchester, City of Winchester, Hampshire, England
Spouse Patience Ann Gould
Children Symon Symonssen, William Moses Simmons

Researchers connected through William Simmons 1547–1606

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William Symonds Symonson Simmons began in 1547 in Leiden, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. William Symonds Symonson Simmons married patience ann gould, and had children including symon symonssen, william moses simmons. William Symonds Symonson Simmons passed away in 1606 in Winchester, City of Winchester, Hampshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Netherlands, Baptism Index

Life Timeline

1547
Birth of William Symonds Symonson Simmons in Leiden, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Birth
1606
Death of William Symonds Symonson Simmons in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Simmons

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Simmons (1547–1606) was born in Leiden, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands and died in Winchester, City of Winchester, Hampshire, 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 (C) 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 1 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.

William Simmons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Symonds Symonson Simmons PTP
1547–1606
Leiden, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Simmons's Descendants

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