Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury 1621–1683
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony Shaftesbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury began in 1621 in Wimborne St Giles, North Dorset District, Dorset, England. Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury married frances cecil, and had children including anthony earl of shaftesbury ashley cooper. Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in 1683 in Wimborne St Giles, North Dorset District, Dorset, England.
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1City Directory U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Shaftesbury
This ancestor line traces from Hants, Hampshire, England (1490) to Wimborne St Giles, North Dorset District, Dorset, England (1621) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Anthony Shaftesbury (1621–1683) was born in Wimborne St Giles, North Dorset District, 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Anthony Shaftesbury's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record