Essex Offen 1770–1833
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Essex Offen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Essex Offen 1770–1833
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1770, Essex Offen entered the world in Smarden, Kent, England, born to john offen and margaret kingsnorth. Essex Offen married sarah farley, and had children including benjamin offen, edwin offen, essex offen, james offen, john offen, margaret offen, thomas offen, wilkins offen, william offen. Essex Offen passed away in 1833 in Smarden, Ashford Borough, Kent, England.
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1Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Marriage Records Kent, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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4Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Essex Offen
This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1578) to Smarden, Kent, England (1770) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Essex Offen (1770–1833) was born in Smarden, Kent, England and died in Smarden, Ashford Borough, Kent, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Essex 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 7 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
Essex Offen's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record