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.
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
GrandFather: Thomas Page of Sudbury Court in Middlesex
Mother: Dorothy Page