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Dorthea Mason 1559–1645

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorthea Mason 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1559 · Heacham, Norfolk, England
Died 26 Oct 1645 · Heacham, Norfolk, England
Spouse John Rolfe
Children John Rolfe

Researchers connected through Dorthea Mason 1559–1645

and 1 more tree owner connected with Dorthea Mason 1559–1645

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
John Rolfe
Children
John Rolfe

Biography

In 1559, Dorthea Mason entered the world in Heacham, Norfolk, England. Dorthea Mason married john rolfe, and had children including john rolfe. Dorthea Mason passed away in 1645 in Heacham, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1559
Birth of Dorthea Mason in Heacham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1645
Death of Dorthea Mason in Heacham, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorthea Mason

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1530) to Heacham, Norfolk, England (1559) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorthea Mason (1559–1645) was born in Heacham, Norfolk, England and died in Heacham, Norfolk, 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 Dorthea 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 2 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.

Dorthea Mason's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorthea Mason PTP
1559–1645
Heacham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Dorthea Mason's Descendants

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Dorthea Mason PTP 1559–1645