YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Newby 1560–1666 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jul 1560

Birth Location: Kendal, Westmorland, England

Death Date: 03 Feb 1666

Death Location: London, England

Father: John Newby

Mother: Jone Seward

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Ralph Newby

The story of William Newby began in 1560 in Kendal, Westmorland, England. William Newby married Rachel Potts, and had children including Ralph Newby. William Newby passed away in 1666 in London, England.

Find more search results for William Newby
WN

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

  • The story of William Newby began in 1560 in Kendal, Westmorland, England.
  • William Newby married Rachel Potts, and had children including Ralph Newby.
  • William Newby passed away in 1666 in London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Newby's Ancestors

Self
William Newby
1560–1666
Birth Place: Kendal, Westmorland, England
Parents
John Newby
1522–1622
Whickham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Jone Seward
1538–1638
Whitford, Devon, England
Grandparents
William Seaward
–1580
Eagle, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Margery (Joan Martyn Als) Wignall
1503–1615
Kenn, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Newby's Descendants

1.
WN
William Newby (23 Jul 1560–03 Feb 1666)
  1. 1. Ralph Newby 1611–1682 m. Dorothy Hinkley 1611–1711
    1. 1. John (Newby- Born In) England 1654–1691
      1. 1. Martha Newby 1687–1754 m. George (Sanford) Wylie 1689–
        1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Wylie 1720–1808 m. Johannes (Georgii) Herrmann 1708–1791

William Newby's Timeline

3 Records

1560
23 Jul 1560
Birth of William Newby in Kendal, Westmorland, England
Kendal, Westmorland, England
1660
by 1660
Age 100
Death of William Newby in Wicklow, Ireland
Wicklow, Ireland
1666
03 Feb 1666
Age 106
Burial of William Newby in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1560
    Event Place: Kendal, Westmorland, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Various, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: by 1660
    Event Place: Wicklow, Ireland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1666
    Event Place: London, 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