YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

William Blake 1594 – 1663 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 MAY 1594

Birth Location: Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 25 OCT 1663

Death Location: Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father: William Blake

Mother: Ann Binn

Spouse(s): Agnes Thorne

Children(s): George Blake, Jasper Blake, John Blake, Anne Blake, William Blake, Grace Blake, James Blake, Edward Blake, Susan Blake, Thomas Blake

The story of William Blake began in 1594 in Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. William Blake married Agnes Thorne, and had children including George Blake, Jasper Blake, John Thorne Blake, Anne Blake, William Blake, Grace Blake, James Blake, Edward Blake, Susan Blake, Thomas Blake. William Blake passed away in 1663 in Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Find more search results for William Blake
WB

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:
N/A
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

  • The story of William Blake began in 1594 in Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
  • William Blake married Agnes Thorne, and had children including George Blake, Jasper Blake, John Thorne Blake, Anne Blake, William Blake, Grace Blake, James Blake, Edward Blake, Susan Blake, Thomas Blake.
  • William Blake passed away in 1663 in Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Blake's Ancestors

Self
William Blake
1594 – 1663
Birth Place: Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Parents
William Blake
1564 – 1642
Over Stowey, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Ann Binn
1564 – 1644
England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John Blake
1521 – 1576
Over Stowey, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Christian (Jane) Jugg
1521 – 1595
England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Humphrey Blake
1558 –
Agnes
1585 –
William Jugg
1500 – 1593
Catherine
1501 – 1527
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Blake
1521 – 1576
Christian Jugg
1521 – 1595

William Blake's Descendants

1.
WB
William Blake (6 MAY 1594 – 25 OCT 1663) m. Agnes Thorne (12 JAN 1594 – 22 JUL 1678)
  1. 1. George Blake (1611 – 17 FEB 1698) m. Dorathie Tweedy (1615 – 12 DEC 1702)
  2. 2. Jasper Blake (ABT 1614 – 11 FEB 1672)
  3. 3. John (Thorne) Blake (29 AUG 1618 – 25 JAN 1689) m. Hannah Breck (1622 – 1645)
    1. 1. John Blake (11 SEP 1638 – 25 MAY 1700) m. Bridget (Jones 6th) GGM (1644 – 30 MAY 1706) m. Jane Blake (between 1630 and 1640 – 30 MAY 1706)
      1. 1. Dianah Blake (<1659> – 15 SEP 1715) m. Thomas Gardiner (<1655> – )
      2. 2. Sara Blake (8 APR 1660 – )
      3. 3. Andrew Blake (8 MAR 1662 – 2 JUN 1755) m. Sarah Stevens (8 DEC 1663 – 17 OCT 1748)
      4. 4. Elizabeth Blake (19 SEP 1664 – ) m. James Bendall (1660 – )
      5. 5. William (George) Blake (1670 – 17 JUL 1713) m. Elizabeth Downing (23 SEP 1670 – 1750)
      6. 6. Lucina Blake (7 MAY 1671 – 1690)
      7. 7. Michall Blake (13 SEP 1658 – 1704) m. John Meacham (1655 – 19 FEB 1726)
      8. 8. Micoll Blake (13 SEP 1658 – )
      9. 9. Jane Blake (10 NOV 1664 – ) m. John Deverall (19 SEP 1664 – )
      10. 10. Isaac Blake (1667 – 8 MAR 1689)
      11. 11. Robert (L) Blake (1676 – 4 OCT 1735) m. Sarah Guild (2 JUN 1683 – 30 JUL 1757)
      12. 12. ukn m. John Johnson (BEF 1667 – 9 MAY 1698)
    2. 2. Robert Blake (1642 – 1676)
    3. 3. Caleb Blake (ABT 1642 – 1676)
    4. 4. Caleb Blake (1645 – 1645)
  4. 4. Anne Blake (30 AUG 1618 – 12 JUL 1681) m. Jacob Leager (ABT 1603 – 24 FEB 1662) m. William Hallowell (ABT 1614 – ) m. Jacob Deager m. Jacob Legare m. John (Reese) Walker (1640 – )
  5. 5. William Blake (6 SEP 1620 – 3 SEP 1703) m. Anna Lyon (ABT 1628 – 1680) m. Hannah Tolman (27 JUL 1642 – 4 AUG 1729)
  6. 6. Grace Blake (5 JAN 1622 – 1635)
  7. 7. James Blake (27 APR 1624 – 28 JUN 1700) m. Elizabeth Clap m. Elizabeth Clapp (22 JUN 1633 – 16 JAN 1694) m. Elizabeth Smith (1628 – 5 JUN 1700)
  8. 8. Edward Blake (MAY 1625 – 3 SEP 1692) m. Patience Pope (1632 – 11 AUG 1690)
  9. 9. Susan Blake (1628 – )
  10. 10. Thomas Blake (1644 – 30 JAN 1707) m. Alice (Elizabeth) Champion (ABT 1646 – 2 JAN 1710) m. Alice Blake (ABT 1646 – 1746)

William Blake's Timeline

4 Records

1594
6 MAY 1594
Birth of William Blake in Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
1594
10 JUL 1594
William Blake was christened in Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
1663
25 OCT 1663
Age 69
Death of William Blake in Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
1663
25 AUG 1663
Age 69
Burial of William Blake in Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 MAY 1594
    Event Place: Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 10 JUL 1594
    Event Place: Pitminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 OCT 1663
    Event Place: Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 AUG 1663
    Event Place: Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

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