Who was Edward Jordan?

Edward Jordan (1585–1637) was born in St Nicholas Church, Gloucestershire, England and died in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Jordan 1585–1637

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 14 Jan 1585 · St Nicholas Church, Gloucestershire, England

Died 22 Jun 1637 · Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Father Richard Jordan

Mother Lady Sarah Winter

Siblings Cecile Jordan, Hannah Jordan, Robert Jordan, Samuel Silas Jordan Immigrant

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Jordan

Lady Sarah Winter

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Biography

Edward Jordan was born in 1585 in St Nicholas Church, Gloucestershire, England, the child of richard jordan and lady sarah winter. Edward Jordan passed away in 1637 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.

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Birth of Edward Jordan in St Nicholas Church, Gloucestershire, England

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Death of Edward Jordan in Worcester, Worcestershire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Jordan

This ancestor line traces from Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (1484) to St Nicholas Church, Gloucestershire, England (1585) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Jordan (1585–1637) was born in St Nicholas Church, Gloucestershire, England and died in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. 7 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, 7 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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