Who was Emily Darwin?

Emily Darwin (1810–1866) was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England and died in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Emily in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Emily Catherine Darwin 1810–1866

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 9 May 1810 · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Died 2 Feb 1866 · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Father Dr Robert Waring Darwin

Mother Susannah Wedgwood

Siblings Caroline Sarah Darwin, Charles Robert Darwin, Erasmus Alvey Darwin, Marianne Darwin, Susan Elizabeth Darwin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Robert Waring Darwin

Susannah Wedgwood

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1810, Emily Catherine Darwin entered the world in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, born to dr robert waring darwin and susannah wedgwood. Emily Catherine Darwin passed away in 1866 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.

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1810

Birth of Emily Catherine Darwin in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

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1866

Death of Emily Catherine Darwin in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Emily Darwin

This ancestor line traces from Rotherford Grey, Oxfordshire, England (1524) to Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England (1810) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Emily Darwin (1810–1866) was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England and died in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Emily 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 8 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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