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William Pearson 1608 – 1656 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1608

Birth Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1656

Death Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, USA

Father: Sir Pearson

Mother: Elsabeth Cowper

Spouse(s): Bridgitt Willkinson

Children(s): Sarah Pearson(Person)

In 1608, William Pearson entered the world in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, born to Sir George Pearson and Elsabeth Cowper. William Pearson married Bridgitt Willkinson, and had children including Sarah Ellen (Sally) Pearson(Person). William Pearson passed away in 1656 in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1608, William Pearson entered the world in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, born to Sir George Pearson and Elsabeth Cowper.
  • William Pearson married Bridgitt Willkinson, and had children including Sarah Ellen (Sally) Pearson(Person).
  • William Pearson passed away in 1656 in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Pearson
1585 – 1615
Birth Location: St Nicholas, Durham, England
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Elsabeth Cowper
1595 – 1640
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
EC

Spouses(s)

Bridgitt Willkinson
1620 – 1674
Birth Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
BW

Children(s)

Sarah Pearson(Person)
1634 – 1714
Birth Location: Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States
SP

William Pearson's Ancestors

Self
William Pearson
1608 – 1656
Birth Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Sir George Pearson
1585 – 1615
St Nicholas, Durham, England
Elsabeth Cowper
1595 – 1640
Edinburgh, Scotland
Grandparents
William (John) Pearson
1567 – 1643
long newton, Durham, England
Lady (Elizabeth Home) Couper
1579 – 1619
Edinbugh, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Pearson
1539 – 1581
Lady Pearson
1543 – 1584
Robarte Couper
1553 – 1593
Alise Walker
1555 – 1645
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Pearson's Descendants

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William Pearson (17 May 1608 – 1656) m. Bridgitt Willkinson (1620 – 27 Jun 1674)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ellen (Sally)) Pearson(Person) (1634 – 21 Aug 1714) m. William (Walter) VAUGHAN (1625 – 1684)
    1. 1. William Vaughan (1652 – 23 February 1697)
    2. 2. John Vaughan (1665 – 20 January 1725)
    3. 3. Richard Vaughan (1670 – 1733)
    4. 4. Samuel VAUGHN (1676 – 1718) m. Sarah Poindexter (1676 – 20 Jan 1725)
      1. 1. John Vaughan (25 November 1695 – August 1750)
      2. 2. William (Thomas) Vaughan (2 November 1701 – 13 February 1786) m. Mary (Julia) Green (1710 – 1775)
        1. 1. Mildres Vaughn (27 May 1733 – 26 August 1775)
        2. 2. Millicent Vaughan (27 May 1733 – 1747)
        3. 3. Nancy (Ann) Vaughn (7 January 1734 – 21 October 1821)
        4. 4. Samuel (D) Vaughn (1735 – Feb 1798) m. Prudence (Clayborn) Hood (Abt. 1740 – Abt. 1833)
        5. 5. Peter Vaughn (1735 – )
        6. 6. John Vaughn (1740 – 18 October 1813)
        7. 7. Sarah Vaughn (1740 – )
        8. 8. Elizabeth Vaughn (1750 – )
        9. 9. Molly Vaughn (1760 – )
      3. 3. Sarah Vaughn (26 March 1704 – 1735)
      4. 4. William (Thomas) Vaughan (2 November 1705 – 13 February 1786)
      5. 5. James Vaughn (1710 – 3 July 1750)
      6. 6. William Vaughn (26 March 1721 – 1806)
    5. 5. Daniel (S) Vaughan (1678 – )
    6. 6. James Vaughan (1680 – 1735)
    7. 7. Nicholas Vaughan (1683 – 9 December 1738)

William Pearson's Timeline

8 Records

1608
17 May 1608
Birth of William Pearson in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
1626
1626
Age 18
William Pearson was married in Coulsdon, Surrey, England
Coulsdon, Surrey, England
1634
1634
Age 26
William Pearson was married in Forcett, Yorkshire, England
Forcett, Yorkshire, England
1637
12 Sep 1637
Age 29
William Pearson was married in Forcett, Yorkshire, England
Forcett, Yorkshire, England
1640
ABT 1640
Age 32
William Pearson was married in Clifts, Calvert, Maryland
Clifts, Calvert, Maryland
1656
1656
Age 48
Death of William Pearson in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, USA
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, USA
1659
28 Aug 1659
Age 51
William Pearson was married in Surrey, England
Surrey, England
1686
1686
Age 78
William Pearson was married in New England, USA
New England, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1608
    Event Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1626
    Event Place: Coulsdon, Surrey, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1634
    Event Place: Forcett, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1637
    Event Place: Forcett, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: ABT 1640
    Event Place: Clifts, Calvert, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1659
    Event Place: Surrey, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1686
    Event Place: New England, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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