YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

George Ashby 1539–1618

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have George Ashby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 OCT 1539 · Leicestershire, England
Died 5 APR 1618 · Leicestershire, England
Spouse Mary Gedney
Children George Ashby

Researchers connected through George Ashby 1539–1618

and 2 more tree owners connected with George Ashby 1539–1618

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Gedney

Biography

The story of George Ashby began in 1539 in Leicestershire, England. George Ashby married mary gedney, and had children including george ashby. George Ashby passed away in 1618 in Leicestershire, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1539
Birth of George Ashby in Leicestershire, England
Birth
1618
Death of George Ashby in Leicestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Ashby

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

George Ashby (1539–1618) was born in Leicestershire, England and died in Leicestershire, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 1 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

George Ashby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Ashby PTP
1539–1618
Leicestershire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Ashby's Descendants

1.
GA
George Ashby PTP 1539–1618