Who was William Swift?

William Swift (1561–1597) was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England and died in Darrington, Yorkshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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William Swift 1561–1597

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 3 Dec 1561 · Rotherham, Yorkshire, England

Died 13 Oct 1597 · Darrington, Yorkshire, England

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Researchers connected through William Swift 1561–1597

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Biography

The story of William Swift began in 1561 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. William Swift passed away in 1597 in Darrington, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1561

Birth of William Swift in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England

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1597

Death of William Swift in Darrington, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Swift

This ancestor line traces from Rotherham, Yorkshire, England (1530) to Rotherham, Yorkshire, England (1561) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Swift (1561–1597) was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England and died in Darrington, Yorkshire, 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 (B) 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 2 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 Swift's Ancestors

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William Swift PTP

1561–1597

Rotherham, Yorkshire, England