William II James Drake Stanton 1553–1616
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Stanton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Stanton 1553–1616
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Immediate Family
Biography
William II James Drake Stanton was born in 1553 in (Little Waltham) White Notley, Halstead, Essex, England, the child of sir william edward drake and joan ann marsham drake. William II James Drake Stanton married lady joane webb merrylls drake, and had children including isabella isabel elizabeth esbell drake bland smith. William II James Drake Stanton passed away in 1616 in Elmstead, Halstead, Essex, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Stanton
This ancestor line traces from Great Waltham, Essex, England (1460) to (Little Waltham) White Notley, Halstead, Essex, England (1553) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Stanton (1553–1616) was born in (Little Waltham) White Notley, Halstead, Essex, England and died in Elmstead, Halstead, Essex, England. 5 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, 5 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 3 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.
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William Stanton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record