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William Paston 1475–1554 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1475

Birth Location: Paston, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 1554

Death Location: Paston, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England

Father: John Paston

Mother: Margery Brewse

Spouse(s): Bridget Heydon

Children(s): Erasmus Paston, Clemens Paston, John Paston, Thomas Paston, Eleonore Paston, Sir II, Catherine Paston

The story of William Paston began in 1475 in Paston, Norfolk, England. William Paston married Bridget Heydon, and had children including Catherine Paston, Clemens Paston, Eleonore Paston, Erasmus Paston, John Paston, Sir William Paston Earl Of Yarmouth Sheriff Of Norfolk Ii, Thomas Paston. William Paston passed away in 1554 in Paston, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Paston began in 1475 in Paston, Norfolk, England.
  • William Paston married Bridget Heydon, and had children including Catherine Paston, Clemens Paston, Eleonore Paston, Erasmus Paston, John Paston, Sir William Paston Earl Of Yarmouth Sheriff Of Norfolk Ii, Thomas Paston.
  • William Paston passed away in 1554 in Paston, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Paston's Ancestors

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William Paston
1475–1554
Birth Place: Paston, Norfolk, England
Parents
John Paston
1444–1503
Paston, Norfolk, England
Margery Brewse
1446–1495
Little Wenham, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Thomas Brewse
1406–1482
Topcroft, Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Debenham
1430–1502
Little Wenham, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Paston's Descendants

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William Paston (1475–1554) m. Bridget Heydon (ABT 1478–1 JAN 1553)
  1. 1. Erasmus Paston 1480–1540 m. Mary Wyndham 1495–1596
  2. 2. Clemens Paston –1598
  3. 3. John Paston –1575
  4. 4. Thomas Paston –1550
  5. 5. Eleonore Paston 1510–1550 m. Sir (Thomas Manners (Ist Earl of Rutland12th Baron de Ros Helmsley Justice in Eyre Manners The Right Honourable Sir K) G) 1488–1543
    1. 1. Lady (Frances Manners, (Baroness Neville, Lady of) Abergavenny) 1532–1576
    2. 2. Lady (Gertrude Elizabeth Manners (Baroness of) Shrewsbury) 1530–1566
      1. 1. Henry Talbot 1555–1596 m. Elizabeth Rayner 1556–1613
        1. 1. Gertrude Talbot 1588–1649
    3. 3. Isabella Manners 1535–1535
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Manners 1521–
    5. 5. Thomas Manners 1537–1591
    6. 6. Oliver Manners 1523–1607
    7. 7. Sir (Henry Manners (Earl Rutland Xiv Baron De Ros)) II 1526–1563
    8. 8. Lady (Catherine Margaret) Manners 1535–1572
    9. 9. Lady (Anne Frances Manners (Countess of) Westmorlad) 1524–1549
    10. 10. John (Manners (XI Earl of) Rutland) 1528–1611
    11. 11. Frances Manners 1520–1600
    12. 12. Roger Manners 1519–1607
  6. 6. Sir (William Paston (Earl Of Yarmouth Sheriff Of Norfolk)) II 1528–1610
  7. 7. Catherine Paston 1535–1599

William Paston's Timeline

4 Records

1475
1475
Birth of William Paston in Wiverton, Nottinghamshire, England
Wiverton, Nottinghamshire, England
1475
1475
Birth of William Paston in Paston, Norfolk, England
Paston, Norfolk, England
1554
1554
Age 79
Death of William Paston
None
1554
1554
Age 79
Death of William Paston in Paston, Norfolk, England
Paston, Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1475
    Event Place: Wiverton, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 15; Page: 452
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 15; Page: 452

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1475
    Event Place: Paston, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Ilketshall, St. John, Suff., Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1554
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 15; Page: 452
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 37
    [5] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [6] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [7] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [8] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [9] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 15; Page: 452
    [10] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 37
    [11] Age:
    78-79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1554
    Event Place: Paston, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paston, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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