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ELIZABETH Jekyll 1570–1655

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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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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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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have ELIZABETH Jekyll 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 4 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1570 · Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England
Died 4 Mar 1655 · Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England
Spouse John Catesby (1570–1643)
Children Elizabeth Anna Catesby Barney, Elizabeth Barney

Researchers connected through ELIZABETH Jekyll 1570–1655

and 3 more tree owners connected with ELIZABETH Jekyll 1570–1655

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1570, ELIZABETH Jekyll entered the world in Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England. ELIZABETH Jekyll married john mark catesby, and had children including elizabeth anna catesby barney. ELIZABETH Jekyll passed away in 1655 in Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England.

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Life Timeline

1570
Birth of ELIZABETH Jekyll in Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England
Birth
1655
Death of ELIZABETH Jekyll in Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from ELIZABETH Jekyll

This ancestor line traces from Kings Langly, Hertfordshire, England (1475) to Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England (1570) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ELIZABETH Jekyll (1570–1655) was born in Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England and died in Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have ELIZABETH 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.

Related Records

ELIZABETH Jekyll's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
ELIZABETH Jekyll PTP
1570–1655
Castle Hedingham, Essex Co., England
Parents
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Grandparents
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ELIZABETH Jekyll's Descendants

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ELIZABETH Jekyll PTP 1570–1655 m. John Mark Catesby PTP 1570–1643