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Elizabeth Poulter 1591–1668

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Poulter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 MAY 1591 · Balcombe, Sussex, England
Died 19 MAR 1668 · Lindfield, Sussex, England
Father Jerrard Poulter
Mother Isabell Dance
Spouse Mathew Comber
Children Abigal Cumber, Francis Cumber, Goldsmith Cumber, Mary Cumber, Matthew Comber, Thomas Cumber, Walter Cumber
Siblings Ellenor Poulter, George Poulter, John Poulter, Lucy Poulter, Margaret Poulter, Thomas Poulter

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Poulter 1591–1668

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Poulter 1591–1668

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Poulter began in 1591 in Balcombe, Sussex, England. Elizabeth Poulter married mathew comber, and had children including abigal cumber, francis cumber, goldsmith cumber, mary cumber, matthew comber, thomas cumber, walter cumber. Elizabeth Poulter passed away in 1668 in Lindfield, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1591
Birth of Elizabeth Poulter in Balcombe, Sussex, England
Birth
1591
Elizabeth Poulter was christened in Balcombe, Sussex, England
Christening
1668
Death of Elizabeth Poulter in Lindfield, Sussex, England
Death
1668
Burial of Elizabeth Poulter in Lindfield, Sussex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Poulter

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1540) to Balcombe, Sussex, England (1591) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Poulter (1591–1668) was born in Balcombe, Sussex, England and died in Lindfield, Sussex, 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 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.

Elizabeth Poulter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Poulter PTP
1591–1668
Balcombe, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Poulter's Descendants

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Elizabeth Poulter PTP 1591–1668