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Elizabeth Somerby 1646–1716

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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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)
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Somerby 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1646 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Mar 1716 · Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Father Henry Somerby (1612–1652)
Mother Judith Greenleaf (1625–1705)
Siblings Sarah Somerby

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Somerby 1646–1716

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1646, Elizabeth Somerby entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to henry somerby and judith greenleaf. Elizabeth Somerby passed away in 1716 in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record Rootsweb Online Website

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Elizabeth Somerby in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1716
Death of Elizabeth Somerby in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Somerby

This ancestor line traces from England (1590) to Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex) (1646) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Somerby (1646–1716) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. 13 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, 13 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 Somerby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Somerby PTP
1646–1716
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Henry Somerby PTP
1612–1652
Little Bytham, Lincolnshire, , England
Judith Greenleaf PTP
1625–1705
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
EDMUND GreenleaF PTP
1574–1671
Ipswich, Suffolk, , England
Unknown

Elizabeth Somerby's Descendants

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Elizabeth Somerby PTP 1646–1716