YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Bulkeley 1525–1571 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1525

Birth Location: Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 4 March 1571

Death Location: Mucklestone, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England

Father: Humphrey Bulkeley

Mother: Joan Egerton

Spouse(s): Alice Jodrell

Children(s): Thomas Bulkeley

William Bulkeley was born in 1525 in Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, the child of Humphrey Bulkeley And Joan Egerton. William Bulkeley married Alice Jodrell, Beatrice Hill, and had children including Thomas Bulkeley. William Bulkeley passed away in 1571 in Mucklestone, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England.

Find more search results for William Bulkeley
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

  • William Bulkeley was born in 1525 in Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, the child of Humphrey Bulkeley And Joan Egerton.
  • William Bulkeley married Alice Jodrell, Beatrice Hill, and had children including Thomas Bulkeley.
  • William Bulkeley passed away in 1571 in Mucklestone, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Bulkeley's Ancestors

Self
William Bulkeley
1525–1571
Birth Place: Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Humphrey Bulkeley
1510–1535
Stanlowe, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Joan Egerton
1510–1540
Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Hugh Bulkeley
1490–1559
England, England, United Kingdom
Hellen Wilbraham
1490–1546
Woodley, England
Ralph (John) Egerton
1456–1522
Wrinehill, Staffordshire, England
Isabelle Hill
1478–1580
Wybunbury, Cheshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bulkeley's Descendants

1.
WB
William Bulkeley (1525–4 March 1571) m. Alice Jodrell (abt 1520–)
  1. 1. Thomas Bulkeley 1594–1591 m. Catherine Hollingshead 1545–1595
    1. 1. Rebecca Buckeley 1618–1684 m. Henry Whelpley 1607–1662 m. Henry Whelpley 1607–1662 m. Edward Treadwell 1607–1660
      1. 1. Jonathan (Whelpley) Sr. 1644–1719 m. Sarah Darling 1667–1703 m. Sarah Whelply 1655–
        1. 1. Jonathan Whelpley 1698–1772 m. Martha Pennoyer 1706–1739 m. Mary Darling 1704–1739
        2. 2. Mary Whelpley 1728–1820
        3. 3. Sarah Whelpley 1696–1777
        4. 4. David Whelpley 1704–1785
      2. 2. Rebecca* (Wakeley) Whelpley 1643–1697
      3. 3. Mary Whelpley 1644–1683
    2. 2. Arthur BULKELEY 1563–1614 m. Joyce ASHENHURST 1565–
      1. 1. John Bulkeley 1583–1715

William Bulkeley's Timeline

3 Records

1525
1525
Birth of William Bulkeley in Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
1571
4 March 1571
Age 46
Death of William Bulkeley in Oakley, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Oakley, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
1572
1572
Age 47
William Bulkeley - Probate in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1525
    Event Place: Woore, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Shropshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Place: Shropshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 March 1571
    Event Place: Oakley, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mucklestone, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1572
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry, England, Indexes of Wills and Probate, Indexes created from registers held at Staffordshire Record Office; Stafford, Staffordshire, England; Dioceses Of Lichfield and Coventry Wills and Probate 1521-1860

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