How to find records from 16th century?

[cll4014]

Hello, I have been trying to find my ancestor what I think is Essex (his decedents are from Essex), and I have hit a dead end. I have looked for various rolls, but most of them are from the 11th century to the 13th. His name is William Lambert born before 1545. His son is John Lambert. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Casey Lambert

[garstonite]

deleted
added - just noticed - no son named John

[Vance Mead]

Essex Archives:
https://www.essexarchivesonline.co.uk/

National Archives:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/advanced-search

Legal records:
https://waalt.uh.edu/index.php/Main_Page
This one you have to search in reverse order: "Lambert, William"

A location in Essex would help. Otherwise it's a wild goose chase.

[Vance Mead]

Garstonite, that pedigree doesn't look very reliable: Ipswich, Essex, and a daughter born almost 300 years after her father.

[garstonite]

Garstonite, that pedigree doesn't look very reliable: Ipswich, Essex, and a daughter born almost 300 years after her father.

TBH I didn't actually look at it in depth - I will delete it - thanks

[bevj]

Sorry, is there an Ipswich in Essex?
Bev


(I have a William Lambert b. 1565 with a son John b. 1593 in my tree but they are from Hunts, so probably just a coincidence )