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Edward Newton Sr 1604–1654

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1604 · Staffordshire, England
Died 20 Feb 1654 · Essex, Virginia, United States
Father Sir John Newton Ii
Siblings Alice Newton, Ann Newton, Eleanor Newton, Elizabeth Newton, Isaac Newton, Isabel Newton, John Newton, Marie Mary Newton, Mary Newton, Richard Newton, Richard Newton Puritan Immigrant To Mass Original Settler Of Sudbury, Robert Newton, Sir Henry Briggs, William Newton
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Researchers connected through Edward Sr 1604–1654

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Newton Sr began in 1604 in Staffordshire, England. Edward Newton Sr passed away in 1654 in Essex, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1604
Birth of Edward Newton Sr in Staffordshire, England
Birth
1654
Death of Edward Newton Sr in Essex, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Sr

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1558) to Staffordshire, England (1604) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Sr (1604–1654) was born in Staffordshire, England and died in Essex, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 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 3 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

Sir John Newton Ii
Father

Edward Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Newton Sr PTP
1604–1654
Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Sr's Descendants

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Edward Newton Sr PTP 1604–1654