Christopher Edison 1526–1556
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Edison 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Christopher Edison began in 1526 in Morland, Westmorland, England. Christopher Edison married janett josell, and had children including margaret nans edison aedison. Christopher Edison passed away in 1556 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Edison
This ancestor line traces from Ravenglass, England (1475) to Morland, Westmorland, England (1526) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Christopher Edison (1526–1556) was born in Morland, Westmorland, England and died in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher 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.
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- 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.
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Christopher Edison's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record