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Dorothy Ireland 1580–1649

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Ireland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 21 May 1580 · Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England
Died 15 May 1649 · Kirkburton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Spouse William Sonair Jessop
Children John Jessop, Thomas Jessop

Researchers connected through Dorothy Ireland 1580–1649

and 5 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Ireland 1580–1649

Immediate Family

Biography

Dorothy Ireland was born in 1580 in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England. Dorothy Ireland married william sonair jessop, and had children including john jessop, thomas jessop. Dorothy Ireland passed away in 1649 in Kirkburton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Dorothy Ireland in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of Dorothy Ireland in Kirkburton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Ireland

This ancestor line traces from Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England (1375) to Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England (1580) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Ireland (1580–1649) was born in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England and died in Kirkburton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. 6 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, 6 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 8 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 Ireland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Ireland PTP
1580–1649
Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Dorothy Ireland's Descendants

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Dorothy Ireland PTP 1580–1649