Andrew Corbet of Moreton, Knight 1521–1578
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew Knight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Andrew Knight 1521–1578
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1521, Andrew Corbet of Moreton, Knight entered the world in Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England, born to roger corbett and anne windsor. Andrew Corbet of Moreton, Knight married jane needham, and had children including margaret margaretha corbet. Andrew Corbet of Moreton, Knight passed away in 1578 in Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Andrew Knight
This ancestor line traces from Hedingham, Essex, England (1000) to Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England (1521) across 19 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Andrew Knight (1521–1578) was born in Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England and died in Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew 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 19 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.
Andrew Knight's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record