Who was Elizabeth Seymour?

Elizabeth Seymour (1586–1639) was born in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England and died in Cockington, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Ann Seymour 1586–1639

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1586 · Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England

Died 3 May 1639 · Cockington, Devon, England

Father Edward Seymour

Mother Elizabeth Champernowne

Spouse George Cary 12Th Pggf Of Cockington

Children Sir Knight Edward Cary

Siblings Edward Seymour

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Seymour

Elizabeth Champernowne

Spouse(s)

George Cary 12Th Pggf Of Cockington

Children

Sir Knight Edward Cary

Biography

Elizabeth Ann Seymour was born in 1586 in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England, the child of edward seymour and elizabeth champernowne. Elizabeth Ann Seymour married george cary 12th pggf of cockington, and had children including sir knight edward cary. Elizabeth Ann Seymour passed away in 1639 in Cockington, Devon, England.

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Birth of Elizabeth Ann Seymour in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England

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1639

Death of Elizabeth Ann Seymour in Cockington, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Seymour

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England (1586) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Seymour (1586–1639) was born in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England and died in Cockington, Devon, England. 2 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, 2 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 17 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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