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Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess 1615–1676

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

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Countess 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Dec 1615 · Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England
Died 1 Dec 1676 · Woburn, Burfordshire, England
Father Lord Francis Bedford Russell 4Th Earl Of Bedford
Spouse Lord Robert Greville Brooke 12 2Nd Baron Brooke
Children Fulke Greville

Researchers connected through Catherine Countess 1615–1676

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Biography

In 1615, Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess entered the world in Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England, born to lord francis bedford russell 4th earl of bedford. Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess married lord robert greville brooke 12 2nd baron brooke, and had children including fulke greville. Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess passed away in 1676 in Woburn, Burfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess in Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1676
Death of Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess in Woburn, Burfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Countess

This ancestor line traces from Aston Clinton, Buckingham, England (1500) to Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England (1615) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Catherine Countess (1615–1676) was born in Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England and died in Woburn, Burfordshire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Catherine Countess's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Catherine Ann "Countess of Bedford" Russell Countess PTP
1615–1676
Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, England
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Catherine Countess's Descendants