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William John Cheney 1540–1574

✓ Public Tree Person

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Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate Public Tree Person matching based on name, birth date/location, death date/location, and parents/descendants matching.

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Birth Date: October 27, 1540

Birth Location: Bennington, Berkshire, England

Death Date: October 27, 1574

Death Location: Bennington, Berkshire, England

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In 1540, William John Cheney entered the world in Bennington, Berkshire, England, born to Robert Cheney Iii And Countess Joane Harrison. William John Cheney married Frances Agnes Broughton, and had children including Lawrence Cheney. William John Cheney passed away in 1574 in Bennington, Berkshire, England.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

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

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

In 1540, William John Cheney entered the world in Bennington, Berkshire, England, born to Robert Cheney Iii And Countess Joane Harrison.

Family

William John Cheney married Frances Agnes Broughton, and had children including Lawrence Cheney.

Later Years

William John Cheney passed away in 1574 in Bennington, Berkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1540
Born in Bennington, Berkshire, England
1574
Died in Bennington, Berkshire, England

Found in 4 Family Trees

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