Dame Catherine Knatchbull Rooke 1684–1755
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Dame Rooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Dame Rooke 1684–1755
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1684, Dame Catherine Knatchbull Rooke entered the world in Mersham, Kent, England, born to sir thomas knatchbull 3rd bt of mersham hatch. Dame Catherine Knatchbull Rooke married rev henry d moore, and had children including thomas moore. Dame Catherine Knatchbull Rooke passed away in 1755 in St, Mary, Magdalen, Canterbury, Kent, England.
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1Record County genealogies : pedigrees of the families of the county of Kent
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dame Rooke
This ancestor line traces from Ashburnham, Sussex, , England (1500) to Mersham, Kent, England (1684) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dame Rooke (1684–1755) was born in Mersham, Kent, England and died in St, Mary, Magdalen, Canterbury, Kent, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Dame 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 7 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.
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Dame Rooke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record