YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Cecil 1591–1668 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 March 1591

Birth Location: Westminster, Greater London, England

Death Date: 3 December 1668

Death Location: Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England

Father: Robert Cecil

Mother: Elizabeth Cecil

Spouse(s): Catherine Howard

Children(s): Algernon Cecil, Catherine Cecil, DIANA CECIL, JAMES CECIL, Philip Cecil, Robert Cecil, David Cecil, Catherine Sidney, Lady Cecil, James Cecil, Edward Cecil, Elizabeth Cavendish, Elisabeth Cecil, ANNE CECIL, Charles Cecil, Robert Cecil, Elizabeth Cecil

In 1591, William Cecil entered the world in Westminster, Greater London, England, born to Robert Cecil And Elizabeth Cecil. William Cecil married Catherine Howard, and had children including Algernon Cecil, Anne Cecil, Catherine Cecil, Catherine Sidney, Charles Cecil, David Cecil, Diana Cecil, Edward Cecil, Elisabeth Cecil, Elizabeth Cavendish, Elizabeth Cecil, James Cecil, Lady Mary Cecil, Philip Cecil, Robert Cecil. William Cecil passed away in 1668 in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England.

Find more search results for William Cecil
WC

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 1591, William Cecil entered the world in Westminster, Greater London, England, born to Robert Cecil And Elizabeth Cecil.
  • William Cecil married Catherine Howard, and had children including Algernon Cecil, Anne Cecil, Catherine Cecil, Catherine Sidney, Charles Cecil, David Cecil, Diana Cecil, Edward Cecil, Elisabeth Cecil, Elizabeth Cavendish, Elizabeth Cecil, James Cecil, Lady Mary Cecil, Philip Cecil, Robert Cecil.
  • William Cecil passed away in 1668 in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cecil's Ancestors

Self
William Cecil
1591–1668
Birth Place: Westminster, Greater London, England
Parents
Robert Cecil
1563–1612
Westminster, London, England
Elizabeth Cecil
1563–1597
Cobham, Kent, , England
Grandparents
William Cecil
1520–1598
Bourne, Lincolnshire, England
Mildred Cooke
1524–1589
Gidea Hall, Romford, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cecil's Descendants

1.
WC
William Cecil (28 March 1591–3 December 1668) m. Catherine Howard (1588–27 Jan 1673)
  1. 1. Algernon Cecil 1626–1677
  2. 2. Catherine Cecil 1622–1652
  3. 3. DIANA CECIL 1622–1633
  4. 4. JAMES CECIL 1616–1616
  5. 5. Philip Cecil 1622–1684
  6. 6. Robert Cecil 1620–
  7. 7. David Cecil 1630–
  8. 8. Catherine Sidney 1628–1652
  9. 9. Lady (Mary) Cecil 1631–1676
  10. 10. James Cecil 1648–1683
  11. 11. Edward Cecil 1619–1660
  12. 12. Elizabeth Cavendish –1689
  13. 13. Elisabeth Cecil 1620–1689
  14. 14. ANNE CECIL 1612–1637 m. Algernon (Percy Earl van) Northumberland 1602–1668
    1. 1. Elisabeth Percy 1636–1717
    2. 2. Anne Stanhope 1633–1654 m. Philip Stanhope 1634–1713
    3. 3. Elizabeth Percy 1636–1717
    4. 4. Lucy Percy 1635–1717
    5. 5. Catherine Percy 1630–1638
    6. 6. Joceline Percy 1644–1670
    7. 7. Joceline Percy 1638–
    8. 8. Mary Percy 1647–
    9. 9. Sarah Percy 1807–
  15. 15. Charles Cecil 1619–1660
  16. 16. Robert Cecil 1563–1612
  17. 17. Elizabeth Cecil 1607–1689

William Cecil's Timeline

2 Records

1591
28 March 1591
Birth of William Cecil in Westminster, Greater London, England
Westminster, Greater London, England
1668
3 December 1668
Age 77
Death of William Cecil in Hatfield, England
Hatfield, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 March 1591
    Event Place: Westminster, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 December 1668
    Event Place: Hatfield, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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