Who was Gabriel Lightfoot?

Gabriel Lightfoot (1613–1682) was born in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England and died in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gabriel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Gabriel Lightfoot 1613–1682

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gabriel Lightfoot 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1613 · Moretonhampstead, Devon, England

Died 5 Jul 1682 · Moretonhampstead, Devon, England

Father Thomas Lightfoot 11Ggf

Mother Margaret Perriman

Siblings Anna Aucocke, Daniel Lightfoot, John Lightfoot, Margaret Lightfoot, Mary Lightfoot, Marye Lightfoot, Richard Lightfoot, Susan Lightfoot, Thomas Ii Lightfoot, Thomas Lightfoot, Thomas Lightfoot I, Thomasine Lightfoot, William Lightfoot, William Perriman, Wilmote Lightfoot, Wilmote Lightfoote

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Lightfoot 11Ggf

Margaret Perriman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gabriel Lightfoot began in 1613 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. Gabriel Lightfoot passed away in 1682 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1613

Birth of Gabriel Lightfoot in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England

Birth

1682

Death of Gabriel Lightfoot in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gabriel Lightfoot

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, England (1430) to Moretonhampstead, Devonshire, England (1613) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gabriel Lightfoot (1613–1682) was born in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England and died in Moretonhampstead, Devon, 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 Gabriel 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.