Adam Winthrop 1498–1562
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Adam Winthrop in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1498, Adam Winthrop entered the world in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, born to adam winthrop and joane burton. Adam Winthrop married agnes sharpe, and had children including adam winthrop, alice winthrop, bridget winthrop, catherine winthrop, jane winthrop, john winthrop, mary wynthrop, susannah winthrop. Adam Winthrop passed away in 1562 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
Sources
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1Record English Origins of New England Families, Second Series Vol. III
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2Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
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3Record Book, Online Digital - Evidences of The Winthrops of Groton County, Suffolk, England
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4Record Bremer, Francis J., John Winthrop
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5Record Marriage
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Adam Winthrop
This ancestor line traces from Halberton, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1295) to Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1498) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Adam Winthrop (1498–1562) was born in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom and died in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Adam in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Adam Winthrop's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record