Who was Edward* Sylvester?

Edward* Sylvester (1584–1638) was born in Laycock, Wiltshire, England and died in Laycock, Wiltshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward* in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Edward* Sylvester 1584–1638

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1584 · Laycock, Wiltshire, England

Died 30 Oct 1638 · Laycock, Wiltshire, England

Children Elizabeth Silvester

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Elizabeth Silvester

Biography

In 1584, Edward Sylvester entered the world in Laycock, Wiltshire, England. Edward Sylvester had children including elizabeth silvester. Edward Sylvester passed away in 1638 in Laycock, Wiltshire, England.

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1584

Birth of Edward Sylvester in Laycock, Wiltshire, England

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1638

Death of Edward Sylvester in Laycock, Wiltshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward* Sylvester

This ancestor line traces from Laycock, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1505) to Laycock, Wiltshire, England (1584) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward* Sylvester (1584–1638) was born in Laycock, Wiltshire, England and died in Laycock, Wiltshire, England. 3 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, 3 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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Edward* Sylvester's Ancestors

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Edward* Sylvester PTP

1584–1638

Laycock, Wiltshire, England