Anne Smyth (1500–1557) was born in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England and died in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anne (Croffe) Smyth 1500–1557

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 24 Apr 1500 · Besthorpe, Norfolk, England

Died 31 May 1557 · Besthorpe, Norfolk, England

Spouse William Ii Croffe

Children William Croffe Iii

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William Ii Croffe

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William Croffe Iii

Biography

Anne (Croffe) Smyth was born in 1500 in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England. Anne (Croffe) Smyth married william ii croffe, and had children including william croffe iii. Anne (Croffe) Smyth passed away in 1557 in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England.

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Birth of Anne (Croffe) Smyth in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England

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Death of Anne (Croffe) Smyth in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England

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: Anne Smyth (1500–1557) was born in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England and died in Besthorpe, Norfolk, England. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Anne 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 1 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.

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Anne (Croffe) Smyth PTP

1500–1557

Besthorpe, Norfolk, England