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Beatrice \ Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton 1574–1661

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Beatrice Felton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1574 · Plymouth, Devon, England
Died 11 Feb 1661 · Beccles, Suffolk, England
Father Sir Thomas Felton
Mother Mary Gernon Cavendish Felton
Spouse Thomas The Older Colby Colbie
Children Anthony Colby

Researchers connected through Beatrice Felton 1574–1661

and 5 more tree owners connected with Beatrice Felton 1574–1661

Biography

In 1574, Beatrice, Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton entered the world in Plymouth, Devon, England, born to sir thomas felton and mary gernon cavendish felton. Beatrice, Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton married thomas the older colby colbie, willy simson, and had children including anthony colby. Beatrice, Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton passed away in 1661 in Beccles, Suffolk, England.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1574
Birth of Beatrice, Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton in Plymouth, Devon, England
Birth
1661
Death of Beatrice, Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton in Beccles, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Beatrice Felton

This ancestor line traces from Clovelly, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1460) to Plymouth, Devon, England (1574) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Beatrice Felton (1574–1661) was born in Plymouth, Devon, England and died in Beccles, Suffolk, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Beatrice 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 4 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.

Beatrice Felton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Beatrice \ Beatrix ( Lady ) Felton PTP
1574–1661
Plymouth, Devon, England
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Beatrice Felton's Descendants

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