Dorothy Seymour (sister of Queen Jane Seymour of King Henry VIII) 1513–1576
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy VIII) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Dorothy VIII) 1513–1576
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Immediate Family
Biography
Dorothy Seymour (sister of Queen Jane Seymour of King Henry VIII) was born in 1513 in Wolf Hall, Wiltshire, England. Dorothy Seymour (sister of Queen Jane Seymour of King Henry VIII) married sir clement detwysell smythe, and had children including capt john smith smythe. Dorothy Seymour (sister of Queen Jane Seymour of King Henry VIII) passed away in 1576 in Cratfield, Suffolk, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy VIII)
This ancestor line traces from montfort, normandy, France (1073) to Wolf Hall, Wiltshire, England (1513) across 16 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dorothy VIII) (1513–1576) was born in Wolf Hall, Wiltshire, England and died in Cratfield, Suffolk, 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 16 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.
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Dorothy VIII)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record