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William Wilkie 1529–1574

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Wilkie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees

Born 12 OCT 1529 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 28 MAR 1574 · Wear, Maluku, Indonesia
Spouse Elizabeth Ruth Haughn

Researchers connected through William Wilkie 1529–1574

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Immediate Family

Parents
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Biography

In 1529, William Wilkie entered the world in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. William Wilkie married elizabeth ruth haughn. William Wilkie passed away in 1574 in Wear, Maluku, Indonesia.

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Life Timeline

1529
Birth of William Wilkie in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1574
Death of William Wilkie in Wear, Maluku, Indonesia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wilkie

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wilkie (1529–1574) was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Wear, Maluku, Indonesia. 4 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, 4 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 1 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 Wilkie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Wilkie PTP
1529–1574
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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William Wilkie's Descendants

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William Wilkie PTP 1529–1574