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Edward Stafford 1537–1553

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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Stafford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Oct 1537 · Richmond, Yorkshire, England
Died 6 Jul 1553 · Greenwich, London, England
Father William Stafford Baron Cary Mayor Of Bristol In 1546
Mother Mary Boleyn Baroness Cary
Siblings Agnes Cary, Alexander Carey, Anne Carre, Barnaby Stafford, Catherine Carry, Catherine Knollys, Elizabeth Tudor, Frances Cary, George Cary, Henry Carey, Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry Fitzroy 1St Duke Of Richmond And Somerset, Jane Moore, John Carey, John Cary, Judith Agnes Morgan Carey, Lady Susannah Susan Cary, Maria Manuela De Aviz, Mary Cary, Richard Cary, Richard The Elder Cary Merchant In Bristol, Richard The Younger Cary Draper, Robert Cary, Sarah Cary, Sir Robert Carey, Susan Cary, William Carey, William Of London Cary Clothworker
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Stafford began in 1537 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England. Edward Stafford passed away in 1553 in Greenwich, London, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1537
Birth of Edward Stafford in Richmond, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1553
Death of Edward Stafford in Greenwich, London, England
Death
1701
Edward Stafford was christened in Denver, Norfolk, England
Christening

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Stafford

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1380) to Richmond, Yorkshire, England (1537) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Stafford (1537–1553) was born in Richmond, Yorkshire, England and died in Greenwich, London, 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 6 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

William Stafford Baron Cary Mayor Of Bristol In 1546
Father
Mary Boleyn Baroness Cary
Mother
Stafford US Census Records
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Edward Stafford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Stafford PTP
1537–1553
Richmond, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Stafford's Descendants

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Edward Stafford PTP 1537–1553