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Edward Newman 1679–1735

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Newman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 27 Feb 1679 · Downton, Wiltshire, England
Died 5 Aug 1735 · Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Father John Newman
Mother Alice Whetly
Siblings Adam Newman, Alice Newman, Charles Newman, Edith Newman, George Newman, Joen Newman, John Newman, Katherine Newman, Thomas Newman, William Newman
Records
England, Select Dorset Church of …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Edward Newman was born in 1679 in Downton, Wiltshire, England, the child of john newman and alice whetly. Edward Newman passed away in 1735 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

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    Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Edward Newman in Downton, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1735
Death of Edward Newman in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Newman

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Downton, Wiltshire, England (1679) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Newman (1679–1735) was born in Downton, Wiltshire, England and died in Bedford, 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 (B) 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 20 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

John Newman
Father
Alice Whetly
Mother

Edward Newman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Newman PTP
1679–1735
Downton, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Edward Newman's Descendants

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Edward Newman PTP 1679–1735