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William Rodney ll Sir 1637–1679

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Sir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1637 · Catcott, Somerset, England
Died 6 Jan 1679 · At Sea, on the ship Laurell, sailing to New York from Nevis Island.
Father William Rodney (1600–1699)
Mother Lady Alice Caesar
Spouse Rachell Day (1630–1708)
Children William Rodney Rodeney Iii

Researchers connected through William Sir 1637–1679

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Biography

In 1637, William Rodney ll Sir entered the world in Catcott, Somerset, England, born to william rodney and lady alice caesar. William Rodney ll Sir married rachell day, and had children including william rodney rodeney iii. William Rodney ll Sir passed away in 1679 in At Sea, on the ship Laurell, sailing to New York from Nevis Island..

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of William Rodney ll Sir in Catcott, Somerset, England
Birth
1679
Death of William Rodney ll Sir in At Sea, on the ship Laurell, sailing to New York from Nevis Island.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sir

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Catcott, Somerset, England (1637) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sir (1637–1679) was born in Catcott, Somerset, England and died in At Sea, on the ship Laurell, sailing to New York from Nevis Island.. 2 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, 2 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 17 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 Sir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Rodney ll Sir PTP
1637–1679
Catcott, Somerset, England
Parents
William Rodney PTP
1600–1699
Pilton, Somerset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Sir's Descendants

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William Rodney ll Sir PTP 1637–1679 m. Rachell Day PTP 1630–1708