Dr. Edmund Sheafe 1560–1626
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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
Researchers connected through Dr. Sheafe 1560–1626
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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5Burial Records International, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dr. Sheafe
This ancestor line traces from Handsworth, Staffordshire, England (1420) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1560) across 4 generations.
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.
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Dr. Sheafe's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record