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Elizabeth Sankey 1568–1611

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Sankey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1568 · Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 28 Feb 1611 · Edinborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Father WIlliam Sankey (1545–1605)
Mother Mary Elizabeth Sutton
Spouse Richard West
Children Deborah West

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Sankey 1568–1611

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Sankey began in 1568 in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England. Elizabeth Sankey married richard west, and had children including deborah west. Elizabeth Sankey passed away in 1611 in Edinborough, Buckinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1568
Birth of Elizabeth Sankey in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1611
Death of Elizabeth Sankey in Edinborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Sankey

This ancestor line traces from England (1491) to Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England (1568) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Sankey (1568–1611) was born in Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Edinborough, Buckinghamshire, England. 6 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, 6 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 4 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 Sankey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Sankey PTP
1568–1611
Edelsborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
WIlliam Henry Sankey PTP
1545–1605
Edelsworth, Buckinghamshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Sankey's Descendants

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Elizabeth Sankey PTP 1568–1611