Who was Elizabeth Samford?

Elizabeth Samford (1547–1647) was born in Somerset, England and died in Gillingham, Dorset, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Samford 1547–1647

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1547 · Somerset, England

Died 30 Jun 1647 · Gillingham, Dorset, England

Spouse Henry Topp

Children Mary Topp

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Henry Topp

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Mary Topp

Biography

In 1547, Elizabeth Samford entered the world in Somerset, England. Elizabeth Samford married henry topp, and had children including mary topp. Elizabeth Samford passed away in 1647 in Gillingham, Dorset, England.

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Birth of Elizabeth Samford in Somerset, England

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Death of Elizabeth Samford in Gillingham, Dorset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Samford

This ancestor line traces from England (1530) to Somerset, England (1547) across 2 generations.

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: Elizabeth Samford (1547–1647) was born in Somerset, England and died in Gillingham, Dorset, England. 5 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, 5 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.
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Elizabeth Samford PTP

1547–1647

Somerset, England