YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William WIGHTMAN 1576–1639 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Nov 1576

Birth Location: Burbage, Leicestershire, , England

Death Date: 18 Jun 1639

Death Location: Burbage, Leicestershire, England

Father: John WIGHTMAN

Mother: Mawdelin Caldwall

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William WIGHTMAN began in 1576 in Burbage, Leicestershire, , England. William WIGHTMAN passed away in 1639 in Burbage, Leicestershire, England.

Find more search results for William WIGHTMAN
WW

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

  • The story of William WIGHTMAN began in 1576 in Burbage, Leicestershire, , England.
  • William WIGHTMAN passed away in 1639 in Burbage, Leicestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William WIGHTMAN's Ancestors

Self
William WIGHTMAN
1576–1639
Birth Place: Burbage, Leicestershire, , England
Parents
John WIGHTMAN
1535–1615
Burbage, Wiltshire, England
Mawdelin Caldwall
1539–1614
Burbage, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough, Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
Lord (William Wightman of Wykin Manor,) MP
1509–1579
Burbage, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough, Leicestershire, England
Lady (Etheldreda de) Dering
1513–1596
Burbage, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough, Leicestershire, England
WILLIAM Caldwall
1500–1582
Alston Hall, Worcester, England
Joan Fishwick
1511–1578
Worcestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Wightman
1465–1491
Scisseley Woodan
1440–
John Dering
1465–1517
Julian Dering
1439–1527
Robert Caldwell
1479–1511
Margarett Lawton
1481–1511
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Wightman
1450–1502
Margaret Constable
1460–1510

William WIGHTMAN's Timeline

4 Records

1576
16 Nov 1576
Birth of William WIGHTMAN in Burbage, Leicestershire, England
Burbage, Leicestershire, England
1576
16 Nov 1576
Birth of William WIGHTMAN in Burbage, Leicestershire, , England
Burbage, Leicestershire, , England
1577
1577
Age 1
Death of William WIGHTMAN in Burbage, Leicestershire, England
Burbage, Leicestershire, England
1639
18 Jun 1639
Age 63
Death of William WIGHTMAN
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1576
    Event Place: Burbage, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1576
    Event Place: Burbage, Leicestershire, , England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1577
    Event Place: Burbage, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1639

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