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Dorothy Lane * 1589–1656

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy * 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1589 · Courtrenhall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England
Died 16 Jul 1656 · Moreton, Warwickshire, England
Spouse William Randolph
Children Richard Randolph

Researchers connected through Dorothy * 1589–1656

and 2 more tree owners connected with Dorothy * 1589–1656

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1589, Dorothy Lane entered the world in Courtrenhall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England. Dorothy Lane married william randolph, and had children including richard randolph. Dorothy Lane passed away in 1656 in Moreton, Warwickshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1589
Birth of Dorothy Lane in Courtrenhall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1656
Death of Dorothy Lane in Moreton, Warwickshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy *

This ancestor line traces from Harpole, Northamptonshire, England (1535) to Courtrenhall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England (1589) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy * (1589–1656) was born in Courtrenhall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England and died in Moreton, Warwickshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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.
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.

Related Records

Dorothy *'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Lane * PTP
1589–1656
Courtrenhall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Dorothy *'s Descendants

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Dorothy Lane * PTP 1589–1656
  1. 1. Richard Randolph PTP 1621–1678