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Dr. Edmund Sheafe 1560–1626

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Dr. Sheafe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Mar 1560 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Died 1 Nov 1626 · Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England
Father Thomas Sheaffe (1532–1604)
Mother Mary Harmon
Spouse Joanna Jordan
Children Mary Sheaffe
Siblings Alexander Sheaffe, Ann Sheaffe, Benjamin Sheaffe, Elizabeth Sheaffe, Harmon Sheafe, Joan Sheaffe, John Sheaffe, Katherine Sheaffe, Mary Sheafe, Rev Thomas Sheaffe, Samuel Sheaffe

Researchers connected through Dr. Sheafe 1560–1626

and 2 more tree owners connected with Dr. Sheafe 1560–1626

Biography

In 1560, Dr. Edmund Sheafe entered the world in Cranbrook, Kent, England, born to thomas sheaffe and mary harmon. Dr. Edmund Sheafe married joanna jordan, and had children including mary sheaffe. Dr. Edmund Sheafe passed away in 1626 in Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  5. 5
    Burial Records International, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1560
Birth of Dr. Edmund Sheafe in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Birth
1626
Death of Dr. Edmund Sheafe in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dr. Sheafe

This ancestor line traces from Handsworth, Staffordshire, England (1420) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1560) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sheafe (1560–1626) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England and died in Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England. 3 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.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Dr. 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.
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Dr. Sheafe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dr. Edmund Sheafe PTP
1560–1626
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Parents
Thomas Sheaffe PTP
1532–1604
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dr. Sheafe's Descendants

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DS
Dr. Edmund Sheafe PTP 1560–1626