YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sir William II of Alton Button 1526–1591 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1526

Birth Location: Ashton, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: 20 Feb 1591

Death Location: Ashton, Wiltshire, England

Father: Sir Button

Mother: Agnes Cater

Spouse(s): Lady Kelloway

Children(s): Mary Button

Sir William II of Alton Button was born in 1526 in Ashton, Wiltshire, England, the child of Sir William Of Alton Button And Agnes Anne Carter Cater. Sir William II of Alton Button married Anna Whitinge, Lady Mary Kelloway, and had children including Mary Dorothy Button. Sir William II of Alton Button passed away in 1591 in Ashton, Wiltshire, England.

Find more search results for Sir Button
SB

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

  • Sir William II of Alton Button was born in 1526 in Ashton, Wiltshire, England, the child of Sir William Of Alton Button And Agnes Anne Carter Cater.
  • Sir William II of Alton Button married Anna Whitinge, Lady Mary Kelloway, and had children including Mary Dorothy Button.
  • Sir William II of Alton Button passed away in 1591 in Ashton, Wiltshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sir Button's Ancestors

Self
Sir Button
1526–1591
Birth Place: Ashton, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Sir William of Alton Button
1495–1547
Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, England
Agnes (Anne Carter) Cater
1496–1528
Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir Button's Descendants

1.
SB
Sir (William II of Alton) Button (1526–20 Feb 1591) m. Lady (Mary) Kelloway (1528–5 Apr 1589)
  1. 1. Mary (Dorothy) Button 1568–1631 m. Henry Pierson 1568–1643 m. Sir (John) Drake 1566–1628
    1. 1. Abraham PIerson 1590–1650 m. Mary Drake 1571–1620
      1. 1. Lawrence (Pierson Quaker) minister 1620–1672 m. Elizabeth (Barnhill) Janney 1620–1662
        1. 1. Mary Pierson 1657–1748 m. Adam Sharpley 1645–1694 m. John Scarborough 1667–1726

Sir Button's Timeline

2 Records

1526
1526
Birth of Sir William II of Alton Button in Ashton, Wiltshire, England
Ashton, Wiltshire, England
1591
20 Feb 1591
Age 65
Death of Sir William II of Alton Button in Ashton, Wiltshire, England
Ashton, Wiltshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1526
    Event Place: Ashton, Wiltshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1591
    Event Place: Ashton, Wiltshire, England

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