Edmund Sheffield, 3rd Earl of Mulgrave and 3rd Lord of Essex 1565–1646
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund Essex in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Edmund Essex 1565–1646
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1565, Edmund Sheffield, 3rd Earl of Mulgrave and 3rd Lord of Essex entered the world in Butterwicke, Lincoln, Ireland. Edmund Sheffield, 3rd Earl of Mulgrave and 3rd Lord of Essex passed away in 1646 in Butterwicke House, Lincolnshire, England.
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1Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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2Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Essex
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edmund Essex (1565–1646) was born in Butterwicke, Lincoln, Ireland and died in Butterwicke House, Lincolnshire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund 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 1 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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Edmund Essex's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record