Who was Edward Chichester?

Edward Chichester (1496–1522) was born in Devon, England and died in Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Chichester 1496–1522

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1496 · Devon, England

Died 27 Jul 1522 · Devon, England

Spouse Lady Elizabeth Bourchier

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Researchers connected through Edward Chichester 1496–1522

Immediate Family

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Lady Elizabeth Bourchier

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Biography

Edward Chichester was born in 1496 in Devon, England. Edward Chichester married lady elizabeth bourchier. Edward Chichester passed away in 1522 in Devon, England.

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1496

Birth of Edward Chichester in Devon, England

Birth

1522

Death of Edward Chichester in Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Chichester

This ancestor line traces from Aragon, Spain (1000) to Devon, England (1496) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Chichester (1496–1522) was born in Devon, England and died in Devon, 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 Edward 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 17 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.
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Edward Chichester's Ancestors

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Edward Chichester PTP

1496–1522

Devon, England