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FRANCES Colclough 1552–1632

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1552 · Staffordshire, England

Died 1 May 1632 · Brereton, Cheshire East Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England

Father Sir Anthony Sheriff Colclough

Mother Clare Agard

Spouse WILLIAM Smethwick (1551–1643)

Children Charles Edward Smethwicke

Siblings Anthony Colclough, Clara Colclough, Eleanor Colclough, Elinor Colclough, Ellen Colclough, Francis Colclough, Jaquonet Colclough, John Colclough, John Ratcliffe Davenport Colclough, Leonard Colclough, Mary Colclough, Mathew Colclough, Radcliffe Davenport Colclough, Sir Thomas Colclough

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Anthony Sheriff Colclough

Clare Agard

Spouse(s)

WILLIAM Smethwick

Children

Charles Edward Smethwicke

Biography

In 1552, FRANCES Colclough entered the world in Staffordshire, England, born to sir anthony sheriff colclough and clare agard. FRANCES Colclough married william thomas smithwick smethwick, and had children including charles edward smethwicke. FRANCES Colclough passed away in 1632 in Brereton, Cheshire East Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England.

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1552

Birth of FRANCES Colclough in Staffordshire, England

Birth

1632

Death of FRANCES Colclough in Brereton Cum Smethwick, Cheshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from FRANCES Colclough

This ancestor line traces from Bluerton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Staffordshire, England (1552) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: FRANCES Colclough (1552–1632) was born in Staffordshire, England and died in Brereton, Cheshire East Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have FRANCES 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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