Who was Dorothy Russell?

Dorothy Russell (1562–1563) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Russell 1562–1563

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1562 · Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Died 1 Oct 1563 · Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Father William Robert Russell Iii

Mother Lady Elizabeth Beatrice Whiting

Siblings Alice Russell, Carolyn Russell Walker Mauritz, Henry Russell, Marian Russell, Ralph Russell, Thomasine Russell, William Henry Russell, William Russell

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Robert Russell Iii

Lady Elizabeth Beatrice Whiting

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Russell began in 1562 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Dorothy Russell passed away in 1563 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.

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Birth of Dorothy Russell in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

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1563

Death of Dorothy Russell in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Russell

This ancestor line traces from Kingston Russell, Dorset, England (1485) to Ipswich, Suffolk, , England (1562) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Russell (1562–1563) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. 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.
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