YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Capt Edmund Norton * Scarborough 1584–1635

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Scarborough in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 25 Dec 1584 · North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Died 09 Jan 1635 · Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America
Father Henry Scarborough (1565–1617)
Mother Mary Elizabeth Humberstone
Spouse Hannah Butler
Children Catherine Scarborough, Col Edmund Scarborough, Hannah Scarborough, Henry Scarborough, Matilda Scarborough, Ralph Scarborough, Samuel Scarborough, Sir Charles Scarborough, Tabitha Scarborough, William Scarborough
Siblings Charles Scarborough, Henry Scarborough, Johes Carllond Scarburgh, John Scarborough, Katherine Scarburgh, Maria Scarburgh, Samuel Scarborough, William Scarborough
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900 Millennium File The Compendium of American Genealogy, … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Colonial Families of the USA The New England Historical & … Virginia, Extracted Vital Records Web: Virginia, Find A Grave …
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Capt Scarborough 1584–1635

and 1 more tree owner connected with Capt Scarborough 1584–1635

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Hannah Butler

Biography

The story of Capt Edmund Norton Scarborough began in 1584 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England. Capt Edmund Norton Scarborough married hannah butler, and had children including catherine scarborough, col edmund scarborough, hannah scarborough, henry scarborough, matilda scarborough, ralph scarborough, samuel scarborough, sir charles scarborough, tabitha scarborough, william scarborough. Capt Edmund Norton Scarborough passed away in 1635 in Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VI

  5. 5
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  9. 9
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  10. 10
    Vital Records Virginia, Extracted Vital Records

  11. 11
    Record Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

Life Timeline

1584
Birth of Capt Edmund Norton Scarborough in North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1635
Death of Capt Edmund Norton Scarborough in Magothy Bay, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Scarborough

This ancestor line traces from North Walsham,,Norfolk,England (1497) to North Walsham, Norfolk, , England (1584) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Scarborough (1584–1635) was born in North Walsham, Norfolk, England and died in Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America. 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 Capt 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 3 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.

Related Records

Henry Scarborough
1565–1617 · Father
Mary Elizabeth Humberstone
Mother

Capt Scarborough's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt Edmund Norton * Scarborough PTP
1584–1635
North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Henry Scarborough PTP
1565–1617
North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Henry Scarborough PTP
1565–1617
North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Capt Scarborough's Descendants

1.
CS
Capt Edmund Norton * Scarborough PTP 1584–1635
  1. 1. Henry Scarborough PTP 1590–1609
  2. 2. Ralph Scarborough PTP 1620–1623
  3. 3. Samuel Scarborough PTP 1593–1655