Who was Elizabeth Pope?

Elizabeth Pope (1532–1598) was born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England and died in Somerset, England. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Pope 1532–1598

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1532 · Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England

Died 17 Nov 1598 · Somerset, England

Father John H Messenger

Mother Alice Elizabeth Ewens

Spouse Robert Pope 14

Children John Robert Pope 13

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Immediate Family

Parents

John H Messenger

Alice Elizabeth Ewens

Spouse(s)

Robert Pope 14

Children

John Robert Pope 13

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Pope began in 1532 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. Elizabeth Pope married robert pope 14, and had children including john robert pope 13. Elizabeth Pope passed away in 1598 in Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1532

Birth of Elizabeth Pope in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England

Birth

1598

Death of Elizabeth Pope in Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Pope

This ancestor line traces from England, Lincolnshire, England (1500) to Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England (1532) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Pope (1532–1598) was born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England and died in Somerset, England. 11 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, 11 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 2 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.