Who was Dorothy Draper?

Dorothy Draper (1649–1688) was born in Darlington, Durham, England and died in Darlington, Durham, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Draper 1649–1688

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 3 May 1649 · Darlington, Durham, England

Died 25 Jun 1688 · Darlington, Durham, England

Father Timothy Draper

Mother Katherine Eden

Spouse Joshua Middleton (1647–1720)

Children Hannah Middleton

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In 1649, Dorothy Draper entered the world in Darlington, Durham, England, born to timothy draper and katherine eden. Dorothy Draper married joshua middleton, and had children including hannah middleton. Dorothy Draper passed away in 1688 in Darlington, Durham, England.

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Birth of Dorothy Draper in Darlington, Durham, England

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Death of Dorothy Draper in Darlington, Durham, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Draper

This ancestor line traces from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England (1580) to Darlington, Durham, England (1649) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Draper (1649–1688) was born in Darlington, Durham, England and died in Darlington, Durham, England. 4 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, 4 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.
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