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William Whittel 1565–1626

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Whittel 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 12 Sep 1565 · Derby, Derbyshire or Tarporley, Cheshire, England
Died 8 Feb 1626 · Tarporley, Cheshire, England
Spouse Margaret Barnes
Children Jane Whittel

Researchers connected through William Whittel 1565–1626

and 6 more tree owners connected with William Whittel 1565–1626

Immediate Family

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Biography

William Whittel was born in 1565 in Derby, Derbyshire or Tarporley, Cheshire, England. William Whittel married margaret barnes, and had children including jane whittel. William Whittel passed away in 1626 in Tarporley, Cheshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1565
Birth of William Whittel in Derby, Derbyshire or Tarporley, Cheshire, England
Birth
1626
Death of William Whittel in Tarporley, Cheshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Whittel

This ancestor line traces from Holnest, Dorset, England (1505) to Derby, Derbyshire or Tarporley, Cheshire, England (1565) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Whittel (1565–1626) was born in Derby, Derbyshire or Tarporley, Cheshire, England and died in Tarporley, Cheshire, England. 7 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, 7 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.

William Whittel's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Whittel PTP
1565–1626
Derby, Derbyshire or Tarporley, Cheshire, England
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William Whittel's Descendants

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William Whittel PTP 1565–1626