Dorothy Yorke 1582–1643
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Yorke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Dorothy Yorke 1582–1643
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1582, Dorothy Yorke entered the world in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. Dorothy Yorke married thomas governor of massachusetts dudley, and had children including anne dudley, mercy dudley, reverend samuel dudley, sarah dudley. Dorothy Yorke passed away in 1643 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Yorke
This ancestor line traces from Northamptonshire, England (1550) to Northampton, Northampton Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1582) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dorothy Yorke (1582–1643) was born in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Dorothy Yorke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record