George Edge (1614–1676) was born in Frodsham, Cheshire, England and died in Whitley, Cheshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Edge 1614–1676

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1614 · Frodsham, Cheshire, England

Died 22 Mar 1676 · Whitley, Cheshire, England

Father Richard Edge

Mother Alice Bushell

Spouse Jane Smedley

Children Sarah Edge

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George Edge was born in 1614 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England, the child of richard edge and alice bushell. George Edge married jane smedley, joan of barrow, and had children including sarah edge. George Edge passed away in 1676 in Whitley, Cheshire, England.

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Birth of George Edge in Frodsham, Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Edge

This ancestor line traces from Frodsham, Cheshire, England (1579) to Frodsham, Cheshire, England (1614) across 2 generations.

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: George Edge (1614–1676) was born in Frodsham, Cheshire, England and died in Whitley, Cheshire, England. 5 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, 5 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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George Edge PTP

1614–1676

Frodsham, Cheshire, England