Biography of William Gerard 1551-1609

Paternal Family Tree: Gerard

In or before 1551 [his father] William Gerard (age 28) and [his mother] Dorothy Page were married.

Around 1551 William Gerard was born to William Gerard (age 28) and Dorothy Page. He was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1584 William Gerard (age 33) was elected MP Wigan.

On 19 Sep 1584 [his father] William Gerard (age 62) died.

In 1586 William Gerard (age 35) was elected MP Wigan.

Before 23 Oct 1587 William Gerard (age 36) and Dorothy Ratcliffe were married.

On 23 Oct 1587 [his son] Gilbert Gerard 1st Baronet was born to William Gerard (age 36) and [his wife] Dorothy Ratcliffe.

In 1591 William Gerard (age 40) was appointed Justice of the Peace Middlesex.

In 1593 William Gerard (age 42) was elected MP Wigan.

In 1609 William Gerard (age 58) died. His son [his son] Gilbert Gerard 1st Baronet (age 21) inherited Flambards House.

Ancestors of William Gerard 1551-1609

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Gerard

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Gerard

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Gerard

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Gerard

GrandFather: James Gerard of Astley

Father: William Gerard

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Holcroft

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Holcroft

GrandMother: Margaret Holcroft

William Gerard

GrandFather: Thomas Page of Sudbury Court in Middlesex

Mother: Dorothy Page