YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Philip Copley 1526–1577 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1526

Birth Location: Sprotborough, York, England

Death Date: 19 October 1577

Death Location: Yorkshire, England

Father: Sir **Knight;

Mother: Dorothy Fitzwilliam

Spouse(s): Mary Hastings

Children(s): John Copley, William COPLEY, Thomas COPLEY, Frances COPLEY, Godfrey Copley, Christopher Copley, Avery Copley, Margaret Copley

Philip Copley was born in 1526 in Sprotborough, York, England, the child of Sir William Copley Knight And Dorothy Fitzwilliam. Philip Copley married Mary Hastings, and had children including Avery Copley, Christopher Copley, Frances Copley, Godfrey Copley, John Copley, Margaret Copley, Thomas Copley, William Copley. Philip Copley passed away in 1577 in Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for Philip Copley
PC

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

  • Philip Copley was born in 1526 in Sprotborough, York, England, the child of Sir William Copley Knight And Dorothy Fitzwilliam.
  • Philip Copley married Mary Hastings, and had children including Avery Copley, Christopher Copley, Frances Copley, Godfrey Copley, John Copley, Margaret Copley, Thomas Copley, William Copley.
  • Philip Copley passed away in 1577 in Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir **Knight;
1501–1556
Birth Location: Batley, Yorkshire, England
S*
Dorothy Fitzwilliam
1502–1545
Birth Location: Sprotborough, York, England
DF

Spouses(s)

Mary Hastings
1530–1597
Birth Location: Campsall, Yorkshire, England
MH

Children(s)

John Copley
1559–1603
Birth Location: Skelbrook, Yorkshire, England
JC
William COPLEY
1546–1598
Birth Location: West Riding, Yorkshire, England
WC
Thomas COPLEY
1550–
Birth Location: Norton, Yorkshire, England
TC
Frances COPLEY
1555–1606
Birth Location: Sprotborough, Yorkshire, England
FC
Godfrey Copley
–1684
Birth Location: West Riding, Yorkshire, England
GC
Christopher Copley
1556–1606
Birth Location: Wadworth, Yorkshire, England
CC
Avery Copley
1549–1615
Birth Location: West Riding, Yorkshire, England
AC
Margaret Copley
1557–1626
Birth Location: Sprotborough, Yorkshire, England
MC

Philip Copley's Ancestors

Self
Philip Copley
1526–1577
Birth Place: Sprotborough, York, England
Parents
Sir William Copley **Knight;
1501–1556
Batley, Yorkshire, England
Dorothy Fitzwilliam
1502–1545
Sprotborough, York, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Philip Copley's Descendants

1.
PC
Philip Copley (16 May 1526–19 October 1577) m. Mary Hastings (1530–8 Jun 1597)
  1. 1. John Copley 1559–1603 m. Jane Angier 1572–1626
    1. 1. Elizabeth Copley 1594–
    2. 2. Godfrey Copley 1589–1648
  2. 2. William COPLEY 1546–1598
  3. 3. Thomas COPLEY 1550–
  4. 4. Frances COPLEY 1555–1606
  5. 5. Godfrey Copley –1684
  6. 6. Christopher Copley 1556–1606
  7. 7. Avery Copley 1549–1615
  8. 8. Margaret Copley 1557–1626

Philip Copley's Timeline

2 Records

1526
16 May 1526
Birth of Philip Copley in Sprotborough, York, England
Sprotborough, York, England
1577
19 October 1577
Age 51
Death of Philip Copley in Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1526
    Event Place: Sprotborough, York, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 October 1577
    Event Place: Yorkshire, England
Find more search results for Philip Copley

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