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Alexander Sheafe 1566–1601

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Sheafe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 15 Dec 1566 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Died 20 Sep 1601 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Father Thomas Sheaffe
Mother Mary Harman
Siblings Agnes Sheafe, Alexander Sheafe, Anne Sheafe, Beatrice Sheafe, Benjamin Sheafe, Edmund Sheafe Dr, Edmund Sheaffe, Elizabeth Sheafe, Harmon Sheafe, Joan Sheafe, John Sheafe, Katherine Sheafe, Mary Sheafe, Robert Sheaffe, Samuel Sheafe, Thomas Sheaffe Rev, William Sheafe

Researchers connected through Alexander Sheafe 1566–1601

and 5 more tree owners connected with Alexander Sheafe 1566–1601

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Alexander Sheafe began in 1566 in Cranbrook, Kent, England. Alexander Sheafe passed away in 1601 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1566
Birth of Alexander Sheafe in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Birth
1601
Death of Alexander Sheafe in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Sheafe

This ancestor line traces from Cranbrook, Kent, , England (1500) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1566) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Sheafe (1566–1601) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England and died in Cranbrook, Kent, England. 6 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Alexander Sheafe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Sheafe PTP
1566–1601
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Alexander Sheafe's Descendants

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Alexander Sheafe PTP 1566–1601