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William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely 1431–1512

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Stanely in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jul 1431 · Stanley, Staffordshire, England
Died 03 Mar 1512 · Stanley, Staffordshire, England
Father William 18 De Stanely Esq
Mother Alicia De 18 Houghton
Spouse Margaret 17 Bromley
Children Margaret 16 Stanely
Siblings Isabel Destanley

Researchers connected through William Stanely 1431–1512

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Biography

In 1431, William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely entered the world in Stanley, Staffordshire, England, born to william 18 de stanely esq and alicia de 18 houghton. William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely married margaret 17 bromley, and had children including margaret 16 stanely. William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely passed away in 1512 in Stanley, Staffordshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1431
Birth of William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely in Stanley, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1512
Death of William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely in Stanley, Staffordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Stanely

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1385) to Stanley, Staffordshire, England (1431) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Stanely (1431–1512) was born in Stanley, Staffordshire, England and died in Stanley, Staffordshire, England. 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 (B) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Stanely's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Sheriff of Chester (17) Stanely PTP
1431–1512
Stanley, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Stanely's Descendants