YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Jervis Payton 1510–1566 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1510

Birth Location: Risby, Suffolk, England

Death Date: 6 Oct 1566

Death Location: Risby, Suffolk, England

Father: Sir Peyton

Mother: Margaret Francis

Spouse(s): Joan Jervis

Children(s): Margaret Payton

In 1510, William Jervis Payton entered the world in Risby, Suffolk, England, born to Sir Thomas Payton Sheriff Of Peyton And Margaret Francis. William Jervis Payton married Joan Jervis, and had children including Margaret Payton. William Jervis Payton passed away in 1566 in Risby, Suffolk, England.

Find more search results for William Payton
WP

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:
B
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 1510, William Jervis Payton entered the world in Risby, Suffolk, England, born to Sir Thomas Payton Sheriff Of Peyton And Margaret Francis.
  • William Jervis Payton married Joan Jervis, and had children including Margaret Payton.
  • William Jervis Payton passed away in 1566 in Risby, Suffolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Payton's Ancestors

Self
William Payton
1510–1566
Birth Place: Risby, Suffolk, England
Parents
Sir Thomas Payton, Sheriff of Peyton
1480–1550
Margaret Francis
1488–1547
Thurston, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Thomas Payton
1460–1490
Peyton Hall, Essex, England
Joan (de) Yerde
1470–
Denton, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Payton's Descendants

1.
WP
William (Jervis) Payton (Abt 1510–6 Oct 1566) m. Joan Jervis (1503–1533)
  1. 1. Margaret Payton 1533–1599 m. Thomas Bright 1537–1587
    1. 1. Mary Bright 1562–1634 m. Ralph Josselyn 1556–1632
      1. 1. Thomas (Joslin) Josselyn 1591–1659 m. Rebecca Marlowe 1592–1669
        1. 1. Abraham Josselyne 1615–1670 m. Beatrice Hampson 1623–1712

William Payton's Timeline

2 Records

1510
Abt 1510
Birth of William Jervis Payton in Risby, Suffolk, England
Risby, Suffolk, England
1566
6 Oct 1566
Age 56
Death of William Jervis Payton in Risby, Suffolk, England
Risby, Suffolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1510
    Event Place: Risby, Suffolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1566
    Event Place: Risby, Suffolk, 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