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Frances (Fraunces) Darbye 1569–1663

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Frances Darbye in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 08 May 1569 · Hinckley ,Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, England
Died 18 Aug 1663 · Wickford, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Father Thomas Darbye
Mother Phillipa De Bedingfield
Spouse Edward Wightman
Children Anna Wightman, George Wightman, Johannis Wightman, John Wightman, Johuel Wightman, Maria Wightman, Priscilla Wightman, Samuel Wightman
Siblings Alice Darbye, John Darbye Darby, Sibbill Darbye Or Darby, Thomas Darbye Ii Ii, William Darby, William Darbye Or Darby

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Biography

Frances (Fraunces) Darbye was born in 1569 in Hinckley,Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, England, the child of thomas darbye and phillipa de bedingfield. Frances (Fraunces) Darbye married edward wightman, and had children including anna wightman, george wightman, johannis wightman, john wightman, johuel wightman, maria wightman, priscilla wightman, samuel wightman. Frances (Fraunces) Darbye passed away in 1663 in Wickford, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

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

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

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    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

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    Marriage Records Staffordshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Church Records Worcestershire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  10. 10
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  11. 11
    Record History and genealogy of the ancestors and some descendants of Stukely Westcott

Life Timeline

1569
Birth of Frances (Fraunces) Darbye in Hinckley, England
Birth
1569
Birth of Frances (Fraunces) Darbye in Hinckley,Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1598
Frances (Fraunces) Darbye was married in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1663
Death of Frances (Fraunces) Darbye
Death
1663
Death of Frances (Fraunces) Darbye in Wickford, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Darbye

This ancestor line traces from Ditchingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1483) to Hinckley ,Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, England (1569) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frances Darbye (1569–1663) was born in Hinckley ,Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, England and died in Wickford, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 11 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, 11 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.
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.

Frances Darbye's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Frances (Fraunces) Darbye PTP
1569–1663
Hinckley ,Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, England
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Grandparents
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Frances Darbye's Descendants

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Frances (Fraunces) Darbye PTP 1569–1663