Who was Catherine Alden?

Catherine Alden (1615–1695) was born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, , England and died in Whittington, Staffordshire, , England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Catherine Alden 1615–1695

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1615 · Lichfield, Staffordshire, , England

Died 5 Dec 1695 · Whittington, Staffordshire, , England

Father George Joseph Alden

Mother Mary Jane Fowlk

Siblings Barbara Alden, Elizabeth Betty Alden, Elizabeth Alden, John Alden, John Aldin, John Blunden Alden, Rachel Alden, Ruth Alden

Records

Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Joseph Alden

Mary Jane Fowlk

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Catherine Alden began in 1615 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. Catherine Alden passed away in 1695 in Whittington, Staffordshire, England.

Sources

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Record Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1615

Birth of Catherine Alden in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England

Birth

1695

Death of Catherine Alden in Whittington, Staffordshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Alden

This ancestor line traces from Southampton, Hampshire, England (1575) to Lichfield, Staffordshire, England (1615) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Catherine Alden (1615–1695) was born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, , England and died in Whittington, Staffordshire, , England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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