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Edward (Persehouse) Parkes 1608–1685

Public Tree Person

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Parkes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Sep 1608 · Sedgley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England
Died 13 May 1685 · Sedgley, Staffordshire, , England
Father Richard Pershouse Parkshouse Esquire
Mother Jane Dudley Sutton
Spouse Margaret Astley
Children Margaret Persehouse Parkshous

Researchers connected through Edward Parkes 1608–1685

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Biography

In 1608, Edward (Persehouse) Parkes entered the world in Sedgley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, born to richard pershouse parkshouse esquire and jane dudley sutton. Edward (Persehouse) Parkes married margaret astley, and had children including margaret persehouse parkshous. Edward (Persehouse) Parkes passed away in 1685 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Edward (Persehouse) Parkes in Sedgley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1685
Death of Edward (Persehouse) Parkes in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Parkes

This ancestor line traces from Of Turle Hill, Sedgley, Stafford, England (1501) to Sedgley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England (1608) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Parkes (1608–1685) was born in Sedgley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England and died in Sedgley, Staffordshire, , 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 5 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.

Edward Parkes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward (Persehouse) Parkes PTP
1608–1685
Sedgley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England
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Grandparents
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Edward Parkes's Descendants

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Edward (Persehouse) Parkes PTP 1608–1685