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Edward Denison 1616–1668

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

14 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Denison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 3 Nov 1616 · Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Died 26 Apr 1668 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Denison (1571–1653)
Mother (1577–1646)
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Edward Denison 1616–1668

and 13 more tree owners connected with Edward Denison 1616–1668

Immediate Family

Parents
William Denison
1571–1653
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Edward Denison was born in 1616 in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, the child of william denison and margaret chandler. Edward Denison passed away in 1668 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  5. 5
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1616
Birth of Edward Denison in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1668
Death of Edward Denison in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Denison

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England (1571) to Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England (1616) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Denison (1616–1668) was born in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 14 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 14 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 2 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.

Related Records

William Denison
1571–1653 · Father

Edward Denison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Denison PTP
1616–1668
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
William Denison PTP
1571–1653
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
PTP
1577–1646
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Denison's Descendants

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Edward Denison PTP 1616–1668