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Dorcas Searles 1595–1619

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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

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas Searles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1595 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Died 19 Apr 1619 · Prob, Buckinghamshire, , England
Father Edward Searles
Mother Elizabeth Gifford
Siblings Abigail Searles, Elizabeth Sale, Martha Sale, Mary Sale, Sarah Sale, Sarah Searles, Susanna Searles, Thomas Searle

Researchers connected through Dorcas Searles 1595–1619

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Dorcas Searles was born in 1595 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, the child of edward searles and elizabeth gifford. Dorcas Searles passed away in 1619 in Prob, Buckinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1595
Birth of Dorcas Searles in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1619
Death of Dorcas Searles in Prob, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas Searles

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, UK (1450) to Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England (1595) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorcas Searles (1595–1619) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in Prob, Buckinghamshire, , 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas 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 5 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.

Dorcas Searles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorcas Searles PTP
1595–1619
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Dorcas Searles's Descendants

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Dorcas Searles PTP 1595–1619