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
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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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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.
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.
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Arthur Antrim's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record