Who was Frances Roberts?

Frances Roberts (1504–1560) was born in Rhiwlas, Penwyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales and died in Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Wales. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frances Jane Roberts 1504–1560

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 OCT 1504 · Rhiwlas, Penwyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Died 01 JUN 1560 · Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Wales

Father Meredith Evan Wynne

Mother Alice Gruffudd

Spouse Cadwaladr Robert (1500–1554)

Children Maredydd Ap Ieuan

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Ancestry Family Tree

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Biography

Frances Jane Roberts was born in 1504 in Rhiwlas, Penwyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales, the child of meredith evan wynne and alice gruffudd. Frances Jane Roberts married cadwaladr ap robert, and had children including maredydd ap ieuan. Frances Jane Roberts passed away in 1560 in Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Wales.

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Life Timeline

1504

Birth of Frances Jane Roberts in Rhiwlas, Penwyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Birth

1560

Death of Frances Jane Roberts in Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Wales

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Roberts

This ancestor line traces from Ystumcegid, Dolbenmaen, Caernarvaonshire, Wales (Clenenney, Penmorfa, Caernarvonshire, Wales) (1460) to Rhiwlas, Penwyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales (1504) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Roberts (1504–1560) was born in Rhiwlas, Penwyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales and died in Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Wales. 6 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, 6 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 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.
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