Anthony (Earl of Shaftesbury) Ashley-cooper 1652–1699
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony Ashley-cooper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Anthony (Earl of Shaftesbury) Ashley-cooper began in 1652 in Shaftsbury, Dorset, England. Anthony (Earl of Shaftesbury) Ashley-cooper married lady dorothy manners, and had children including lord john cooper. Anthony (Earl of Shaftesbury) Ashley-cooper passed away in 1699 in Wimborne St Giles, North Dorset District, Dorset, England.
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Ashley-cooper
This ancestor line traces from Foremark, Derbyshire, England (1383) to Shaftsbury, Dorset, England (1652) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Anthony Ashley-cooper (1652–1699) was born in Shaftsbury, Dorset, England and died in Wimborne St Giles, North Dorset District, Dorset, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Anthony Ashley-cooper's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record