Who was Dorothy Lady?

Dorothy Lady (1569–1640) was born in Barrow, Suffolk, England and died in Barrow, Suffolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Dorothy "Dorothie" "Dorothea" "Dorathy" Higham "Heighm" (Sayer "Sawyer" "Sayre" "Sears") Lady 1569–1640

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1569 · Barrow, Suffolk, England

Died 24 Mar 1640 · Barrow, Suffolk, England

Father Sir John Clement Higham Knight

Mother Mary Jane Anne Martha Wright Heigham

Spouse George Georgij Sayer Sawyer Sir Of Bourchiers Hall Immigrated From Holland To England

Children Anne

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir John Clement Higham Knight

Mary Jane Anne Martha Wright Heigham

Spouse(s)

George Georgij Sayer Sawyer Sir Of Bourchiers Hall Immigrated From Holland To England

Children

Anne

Biography

In 1569, Dorothy "Dorothie" "Dorothea" "Dorathy" Higham "Heighm" (Sayer "Sawyer" "Sayre" "Sears") Lady entered the world in Barrow, Suffolk, England, born to sir john clement higham knight and mary jane anne martha wright heigham. Dorothy "Dorothie" "Dorothea" "Dorathy" Higham "Heighm" (Sayer "Sawyer" "Sayre" "Sears") Lady married george georgij sayer sawyer sir of bourchiers hall immigrated from holland to england, and had children including anne. Dorothy "Dorothie" "Dorothea" "Dorathy" Higham "Heighm" (Sayer "Sawyer" "Sayre" "Sears") Lady passed away in 1640 in Barrow, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1569

Birth of Dorothy "Dorothie" "Dorothea" "Dorathy" Higham "Heighm" (Sayer "Sawyer" "Sayre" "Sears") Lady in Barrow, Suffolk, England

Birth

1640

Death of Dorothy "Dorothie" "Dorothea" "Dorathy" Higham "Heighm" (Sayer "Sawyer" "Sayre" "Sears") Lady in Barrow, Suffolk, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Lady

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England (1453) to Barrow, Suffolk, England (1569) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Lady (1569–1640) was born in Barrow, Suffolk, England and died in Barrow, Suffolk, 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 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.