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Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim 1623–1706

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur Antrim in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 31 May 1623 · Norton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Died aft 20 Jun 1706 · Upton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Spouse Dorothy Beresford 8Th Ggm
Children Anne Upton Of Castle Upton, Arabella Olivia Upton, Arthur Upton, Clotworthy Upton, Dorothy Upton, Elizabeth Upton, Frances Upton, Henry Upton, Hercules Upton, John Upton Lt Col, Letitia Upton, Margaret Upton, Mary Upton, Michael Upton, Rebecca Upton, Susanna Upton, Thomas Upton

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Biography

In 1623, Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim entered the world in Norton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim married dorothy beresford 8th ggm, and had children including anne upton of castle upton, arabella olivia upton, arthur upton, clotworthy upton, dorothy upton, elizabeth upton, frances upton, henry upton, hercules upton, john upton lt col, letitia upton, margaret upton, mary upton, michael upton, rebecca upton, susanna upton, thomas upton. Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim passed away in 1706 in Upton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim in Norton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Birth
1653
Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim was married
Marriage
1706
Death of Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim in Upton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Arthur Antrim

This ancestor line traces from Ivybridge, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Norton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland (1623) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arthur Antrim (1623–1706) was born in Norton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland and died in Upton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Arthur Antrim's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Arthur Upton, High Sheriff for Antrim, Irish MP for Carrickfergus & Antrim PTP
1623–1706
Norton Castle, Templepatrick, Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Arthur Antrim's Descendants