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Dorothy Cotchet 1608–1680

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Cotchet 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1608 · Mickleover, Derbyshire, England
Died 12 Jan 1680 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Cotchet
Mother Margery Jackson
Spouse John Joyce
Children Dorcas Joyce

Researchers connected through Dorothy Cotchet 1608–1680

and 4 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Cotchet 1608–1680

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1608, Dorothy Cotchet entered the world in Mickleover, Derbyshire, England, born to william cotchet and margery jackson. Dorothy Cotchet married john joyce, and had children including dorcas joyce. Dorothy Cotchet passed away in 1680 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Dorothy Cotchet in Mickleover, Derbyshire, England
Birth
1680
Death of Dorothy Cotchet in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Cotchet

This ancestor line traces from Wingerworth, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom (1516) to Mickleover, Derbyshire, England (1608) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Cotchet (1608–1680) was born in Mickleover, Derbyshire, England and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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 4 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.

Dorothy Cotchet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Cotchet PTP
1608–1680
Mickleover, Derbyshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Dorothy Cotchet's Descendants

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Dorothy Cotchet PTP 1608–1680