Who was Edward Dodswell?

Edward Dodswell (1659–1736) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Rotherfield, Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Dodswell 1659–1736

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

Born 06 Jun 1659 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England

Died 12 Aug 1736 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England

Spouse Elizabeth Jane Elliott Dadswell

Children Edward Dadswell P456

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Elizabeth Jane Elliott Dadswell

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Edward Dadswell P456

Biography

Edward Dodswell was born in 1659 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England. Edward Dodswell married elizabeth jane elliott dadswell, and had children including edward dadswell p456. Edward Dodswell passed away in 1736 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England.

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Birth of Edward Dodswell in Rotherfield, Sussex, England

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Death of Edward Dodswell in Rotherfield, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Dodswell

This ancestor line traces from England (1485) to Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1659) across 4 generations.

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: Edward Dodswell (1659–1736) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Rotherfield, Sussex, 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 4 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 Dodswell PTP

1659–1736

Rotherfield, Sussex, England