The Genealogy of William Shakespeare
The
Genealogy of
William
Shakespeare
Note that this is the traditionally accepted genealogy of the Poet. However, in
the light of recent discoveries this appears to be incorrect in that it can be
shown that his father, John Shakespeare, was
not the son of Richard Shakespeare 'of Snitterfield.' Also, there is mounting
evidence that William had an older brother,
John Shakespeare, the Stratford Shoemaker.
Revised June 2005