YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Waterhouse 1552–1601 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1552

Birth Location: Sowerby, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 8 Apr 1601

Death Location: Halifax, England

Father: William I

Mother: Mary Rishworth

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

James Waterhouse was born in 1552 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England, the child of William Cooper I And Mary Agnes Rishworth. James Waterhouse passed away in 1601 in Halifax, England.

Find more search results for James Waterhouse
JW

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • James Waterhouse was born in 1552 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England, the child of William Cooper I And Mary Agnes Rishworth.
  • James Waterhouse passed away in 1601 in Halifax, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William I
1494–1524
Birth Location: Newhouse, Shiroot, England
WI
Mary Rishworth
1443–1542
Birth Location: Coley Hall, Hipperholme, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
MR

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Waterhouse's Ancestors

Self
James Waterhouse
1552–1601
Birth Place: Sowerby, Yorkshire, England
Parents
William Cooper I
1494–1524
Newhouse, Shiroot, England
Mary (Agnes) Rishworth
1443–1542
Coley Hall, Hipperholme, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Waterhouse's Timeline

2 Records

1552
17 Jan 1552
Birth of James Waterhouse in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England
Sowerby, Yorkshire, England
1601
8 Apr 1601
Age 49
Death of James Waterhouse in Halifax, England
Halifax, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1552
    Event Place: Sowerby, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1601
    Event Place: Halifax, England
Find more search results for James Waterhouse

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE