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Edward Washington 1686–1756

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 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: A
Strong — 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 Washington 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Sep 1686 · Flitwick, Bedfordshire, , England
Died 13 May 1756 · Barthomley, Cheshire, England
Father John Washington
Mother Joan
Spouse Elizabeth Milward
Children Elizabeth Washington, Thomas Washington
Siblings Elizabeth Washington, Jasper Washington

Researchers connected through Edward Washington 1686–1756

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Biography

Edward Washington was born in 1686 in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, England, the child of john washington and joan. Edward Washington married elizabeth milward, and had children including elizabeth washington, thomas washington. Edward Washington passed away in 1756 in Barthomley, Cheshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Edward Washington in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1686
Edward Washington was baptized in Flitwick,Bedford,England
Baptism
1756
Death of Edward Washington
Death
1756
Burial of Edward Washington in Barthomley, Cheshire, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Washington

This ancestor line traces from Garsdon,,Wiltshire,England (1622) to Flitwick, Bedfordshire, England (1686) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Washington (1686–1756) was born in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, , England and died in Barthomley, Cheshire, 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 (A) 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 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.

Edward Washington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Washington PTP
1686–1756
Flitwick, Bedfordshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Washington's Descendants

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Edward Washington PTP 1686–1756