William Williams 1532–1589
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Williams 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Williams 1532–1589
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Williams began in 1532 in Cochwillan, Caernarvon, Wales. William Williams married lowry salusbury, and had children including sir williams wynn williams. William Williams passed away in 1589 in Cochwillan, Caernarvon, Wales.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records Denbighshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Williams
This ancestor line traces from Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom (1508) to Cochwillan, Caernarvon, Wales (1532) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Williams (1532–1589) was born in Cochwillan, Caernarvon, Wales and died in Cochwillan, Caernarvon, Wales. 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 (B) 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 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.
Related Records
William Williams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record