YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Pearson 1541–1588 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 November 1541

Birth Location: Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 15 March 1588

Death Location: Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Father: Cpt. Pearson

Mother: Elizabeth Oglethorpe

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William Pearson began in 1541 in Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. William Pearson passed away in 1588 in Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for William Pearson
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:
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 Pearson began in 1541 in Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  • William Pearson passed away in 1588 in Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Pearson's Ancestors

Self
William Pearson
1541–1588
Birth Place: Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Cpt. John 'Old John' Pearson
1517–1571
Howden, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth (Tenslay Shakefast) Oglethorpe
1518–1564
Newton Kyme, Tadcaster, Yorkshire.
Grandparents
Thomas (Pierson, of) Kepty
1497–1559
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Catherine Middleton
1505–1546
Howden, Yorkshire, England
Owen Oglethorpe
1470–1559
Newton Kyme, Selby District, North Yorkshire, England
Constance Carr
1490–1559
Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Pearson's Timeline

4 Records

1541
18 November 1541
Birth of William Pearson in Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1588
15 March 1588
Age 47
Death of William Pearson in Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1775
26 Feb 1775
Age 234
William Pearson was baptized in Hadstock, Essex, England
Hadstock, Essex, England
1868
29 Mar 1868
Age 327
William Pearson was baptized in Ringway, Cheshire, England
Ringway, Cheshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 November 1541
    Event Place: Asselby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1775
    Event Place: Hadstock, Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Ringway, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 March 1588
    Event Place: Howden, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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