Who was William Wills?

William Wills (1524–1602) was born in London, Greater London, England, , , , , , , , , and died in London, Greater London, England, , , , , , , , ,. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Wills 1524–1602

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 SEP 1524 · London, Greater London, England, , , , , , , , ,

Died 12 OCT 1602 · London, Greater London, England, , , , , , , , ,

Spouse Ann Heyward

Children Richard Wills

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William Wills was born in 1524 in London, Greater London, England,. William Wills married ann heyward, and had children including richard wills. William Wills passed away in 1602 in London, Greater London, England,.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Wills (1524–1602) was born in London, Greater London, England, , , , , , , , , and died in London, Greater London, 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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1524–1602

London, Greater London, England, , , , , , , , ,