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Elizabeth Tilley 1607–1687

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Full name consistent across 47 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 47 trees
Death year and location consistent across 47 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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47 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Tilley 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 47 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1607 · Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Died 21 Dec 1687 · Swansea, Bristol, MA; bur. Ancient Little Neck Cem, East Providence, RI
Father
Mother (1568–1621)
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Children , , , , , , Hope Howland, , , , , ,
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Hope Howland

Biography

In 1607, Elizabeth Tilley entered the world in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, born to john tilley mayflower and joan hurst. Elizabeth Tilley married john henry howland, and had children including deborah howland, desire howland, elizabeth bellany howland bosworth desc mf howland tilley hurst queen joan plantagenet 15th, elizabeth howland, hannah howland, henry howland desc mf john howland sr 10th queen joan plantagenet 15th sr, hope howland, isaac howland, jabez howland, john howland, joseph howland, lydia howland, ruth howland. Elizabeth Tilley passed away in 1687 in Swansea, Bristol, MA; bur. Ancient Little Neck Cem, East Providence, RI.

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Life Timeline

1607
Birth of Elizabeth Tilley in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1687
Death of Elizabeth Tilley in Swansea, Bristol, MA; bur. Ancient Little Neck Cem, East Providence, RI
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Tilley

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1567) to Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1607) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Tilley (1607–1687) was born in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England and died in Swansea, Bristol, MA; bur. Ancient Little Neck Cem, East Providence, RI. 47 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, 47 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.

Related Records

Elizabeth Tilley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Tilley PTP
1607–1687
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1568–1621
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Tilley's Descendants

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Elizabeth Tilley PTP 1607–1687
  1. 1. Hope Howland PTP 1629–1683
  2. 2. PTP 1624–1683