Two generations of William Beale of Woodbridge Suffolk

Question

According to The Visitations of Surrey, 1550, 1572 & 1623, p. 78-9., Robert's father and grandfather were named Wiliam Beale, of Woodbridge, Suffolk.

His father married Catheryn, d. of - is that supposed to be Morisson as well as Robert Beale having married Amye, daughter of Morisson?

I can't find William Beale, husband of a Catheryn, and their birth dates may be pre-1500.

Comments

Wikidata shows father with two citations: William Beale: Genealogics

Answer 1

Hi Porter
Unfortunately I'm not seeing many primary sources on the profile of Robert Beale, particularly in relation to the names of his parents and grandparents. They appear to be mostly secondary sources which are citing other secondary sources and not all of those would be considered reliable.  Even the Beale genealogy in the Visitation of Suffolk, comes from Suffolk Pedigrees found in Harleian Manuscripts not from an actual Visitation.

Although not necessarily anymore reliable Athenae Cantabrigienses 1586-1609, vol 2, p. 311 edited by Charles Henry Cooper, published 1861 has Robert Beale as the son of William, son of Thomas Beale of Woodbridge.  

Given the lack of primary sources and a difference in the genealogy from the Visitation and Athenae Cantabrigienses, I would be reluctant to create profiles until more evidence is found, particularly as these would be pre-1500 profiles.

Comments

... but it would make for a good research note; perhaps using a free-space page for extended details. --GeneJ