Biography of William Gerard 1522-1584
Paternal Family Tree: Gerard
In or before 1520 [his father] James Gerard of Astley (age 10) and [his mother] Margaret Holcroft (age 9) were married.
After 1522 William Gerard was born to James Gerard of Astley (age 12) and Margaret Holcroft (age 12).
In or before 1551 William Gerard (age 28) and Dorothy Page were married.
Around 1551 [his son] William Gerard was born to William Gerard (age 28) and [his wife] Dorothy Page. He was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In Oct 1553 William Gerard (age 31) was elected MP Preston.
On 05 Mar 1558 [his father] James Gerard of Astley (age 48) died.
In 1559 [his mother] Margaret Holcroft (age 49) died.
In 1559 William Gerard (age 36) was elected MP Wigan.
In 1563 William Gerard (age 40) was elected MP Wigan.
In 1571 William Gerard (age 48) was elected MP Wigan.
On 19 Sep 1584 William Gerard (age 62) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Peter Garrard of Kingsley and Bryn
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Gerard
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Gerard
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Gerard
GrandFather: William Gerard
Father: James Gerard of Astley
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Holcroft
GrandFather: John Holcroft
Mother: Margaret Holcroft