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Edward Houghton II Burwell 1579–1626

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Burwell 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1579 · Houghton Park, Harlington Manor, Bedfordshire, England
Died 18 Oct 1626 · Houghton Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
Father Edward Edmund Burwell Of Houghton Edward Houghton Burwell Burwell Son Of Edmund Burwell Margery Alverd
Mother Jane Wingate
Children Lewis Fairfield I Burwell Son Of Edward Houghton Burwell Ii 1Husb Of Lucy Higginson Imm England To Virginia Major

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Biography

In 1579, Edward Houghton II Burwell entered the world in Houghton Park, Harlington Manor, Bedfordshire, England, born to edward edmund burwell of houghton edward houghton burwell burwell son of edmund burwell margery alverd and jane wingate. Edward Houghton II Burwell had children including lewis fairfield i burwell son of edward houghton burwell ii 1husb of lucy higginson imm england to virginia major. Edward Houghton II Burwell passed away in 1626 in Houghton Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1579
Birth of Edward Houghton II Burwell in Houghton Park, Harlington Manor, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1626
Death of Edward Houghton II Burwell in Houghton Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Burwell

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Houghton Park, Harlington Manor, Bedfordshire, England (1579) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Burwell (1579–1626) was born in Houghton Park, Harlington Manor, Bedfordshire, England and died in Houghton Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, 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.
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Edward Burwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edward Houghton II Burwell PTP
1579–1626
Houghton Park, Harlington Manor, Bedfordshire, England
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Edward Burwell's Descendants

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Edward Houghton II Burwell PTP 1579–1626