Hedley Branston 1897–1971
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hedley Branston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Hedley Branston 1897–1971
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Immediate Family
Biography
Hedley Branston was born in 1897 in Pleasley, Derbyshire, England, the child of john thomas branston and eliza annie milnes. Hedley Branston married jean allison, and had children including jean anne branston, robert branston 03, shirley branston, william branston 02. Hedley Branston passed away in 1971 in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Hedley Branston
This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1525) to Pleasley, Derbyshire, England (1897) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Hedley Branston (1897–1971) was born in Pleasley, Derbyshire, England and died in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hedley 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Hedley Branston's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record