Who was Dorothy Killegrew?

Dorothy Killegrew (1583–1643) was born in London, Middlesex, England and died in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 22 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Killegrew 1583–1643

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Killegrew in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 JUN 1583 · London, Middlesex, England

Died 30 Jun 1643 · Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England

Father Sir Henry Killegrew

Mother Katherine Cooke

Siblings Anne Killigrew, Henry Killigrew, Lady Dorothy Killegrew

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Henry Killegrew

Katherine Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Killegrew began in 1583 in London, Middlesex, England. Dorothy Killegrew passed away in 1643 in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England.

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1583

Birth of Dorothy Killegrew in London, Middlesex, England

Birth

1643

Death of Dorothy Killegrew in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Killegrew

This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to London, Middlesex, England (1583) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Killegrew (1583–1643) was born in London, Middlesex, England and died in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, 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 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 22 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.