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Willmi William Sainthill 1584–1644

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Willmi Sainthill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born BEF 3 MAY 1584 · Hennock, Devon, England
Died BEF 12 MAR 1644 · Totnes, Devon, England
Father Mary Pinsent (1558–1644)
Mother William Sainthill
Spouse Elizabeth Evans
Children Simon Sainthill
Siblings Bartholomew Sainthill, Edward Sainthill, Helen Sainthill, John Sainthill, Mary Sainthill, Nicholas Sainthill, Peter Sainthill, Richard Sainthill, Thomas Sainthill, Walter Sainthill, Wilmot Sainthill

Researchers connected through Willmi Sainthill 1584–1644

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Biography

The story of Willmi William Sainthill began in 1584 in Hennock, Devon, England. Willmi William Sainthill married elizabeth evans, and had children including simon sainthill. Willmi William Sainthill passed away in 1644 in Totnes, Devon, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1584
Birth of Willmi William Sainthill in Hennock, Devon, England
Birth
1644
Death of Willmi William Sainthill in Totnes, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Willmi Sainthill

This ancestor line traces from Bovey Tracey, Devon, England (1515) to Hennock, Devon, England (1584) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Willmi Sainthill (1584–1644) was born in Hennock, Devon, England and died in Totnes, Devon, 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 Willmi 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 4 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.

Willmi Sainthill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Willmi William Sainthill PTP
1584–1644
Hennock, Devon, England
Parents
Mary Pinsent PTP
1558–1644
Bovey Tracey, Devon, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Willmi Sainthill's Descendants

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Willmi William Sainthill PTP 1584–1644