YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Brittain 1881–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Nov 1881

Birth Location: Islington, London, England

Death Date: Jul 1972

Death Location: Newbury, Berkshire, England

Father: Joseph Baittan

Mother: Harriet Brittain

Spouse(s): Rose Puzey

Children(s): Frank Brittain

In 1881, William Brittain entered the world in Islington, London, England, born to Joseph P Baittan And Harriet Brittain. William Brittain married Rose Puzey, and had children including Frank W Brittain. William Brittain passed away in 1972 in Newbury, Berkshire, England.

Find more search results for William Brittain
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:
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

  • In 1881, William Brittain entered the world in Islington, London, England, born to Joseph P Baittan And Harriet Brittain.
  • William Brittain married Rose Puzey, and had children including Frank W Brittain.
  • William Brittain passed away in 1972 in Newbury, Berkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Baittan
1841–1919
Birth Location: Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England
JB
Harriet Brittain
1853–1926
Birth Location: Letcombe Regis Berkshire
HB

Spouses(s)

Rose Puzey
1882–1955
Birth Location: Longcot, Berkshire
RP

Children(s)

Frank Brittain
1912–1996
Birth Location: Wantage Berkshire
FB

William Brittain's Ancestors

Self
William Brittain
1881–1972
Birth Place: Islington, London, England
Parents
Joseph P Baittan
1841–1919
Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England
Harriet Brittain
1853–1926
Letcombe Regis Berkshire
Grandparents
Thomas Britten
1814–1888
Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England
Eliza Painter
1814–1851
Wantage, Berkshire, England
Benjamin Butler
1810–1895
Longcot, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Ann Fairthorne
1815–1871
Stratton St George, Wilts, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Brittain
1772–1856
Elizabeth Stanley
1777–1858
Joseph Painter
1763–
Mary
1787–
John Butler
1781–1877
Ann Wernham
1786–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Brittain
1749–1817
Mary Waite
1751–1786
Henry Stanley
1747–1794
Jane Jordan
1740–1781

William Brittain's Descendants

1.
WB
William Brittain (26 Nov 1881–Jul 1972) m. Rose Puzey (18 Dec 1882–17 DEC 1955)
  1. 1. Frank (W) Brittain 1912–1996 m. Betty (M) Brittain 1915–2013

William Brittain's Timeline

9 Records

1881
26 Nov 1881
Birth of William Brittain in Longcot, Berkshire, England
Longcot, Berkshire, England
1881
26 Nov 1881
Birth of William Brittain in Islington, London, England
Islington, London, England
1891
1891
Age 10
William Brittain resided here in Longcot, Longcot, Longcot, Berkshire, England
Longcot, Longcot, Longcot, Berkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 20
William Brittain resided here in Longcot, Longcot, Berkshire, England
Longcot, Longcot, Berkshire, England
1909
April 1909
Age 28
William Brittain was married in Faringdon, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Faringdon, Berkshire, United Kingdom
1911
1911
Age 30
William Brittain resided here in Wantage, England
Wantage, England
1939
1939
Age 58
William Brittain resided here in Berkshire, England
Berkshire, England
1972
Jul 1972
Age 91
Death of William Brittain in Newbury, Berkshire, England
Newbury, Berkshire, England
1972
17 Nov 1972
Age 91
William Brittain - Probate in Oxford
Oxford

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1881
    Event Place: Longcot, Berkshire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1881
    Event Place: Islington, London, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1909
    Event Place: Faringdon, Berkshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1886
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1886; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 42; List Number: 1364

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Longcot, Longcot, Longcot, Berkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 974; Folio: 72; Page: 6; GSU roll: 6096084

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Longcot, Longcot, Berkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1127; Folio: 31; Page: 15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Wantage, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Berkshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/2079c

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1886; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 42; List Number: 1364

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1972
    Event Place: Newbury, Berkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1972
    Event Place: Oxford
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
Find more search results for William Brittain

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