Henry Carey (1525–1596) was born in Hengrave, Suffolk, England and died in Strand, Middlesex, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Carey 1525–1596

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 4 Mar 1525 · Hengrave, Suffolk, England

Died 23 Jul 1596 · Strand, Middlesex, England

Father Sir William Cary

Mother Mary Boleyn

Siblings Lady Katherine Mary Carey

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir William Cary

Mary Boleyn

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Children

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Biography

In 1525, Henry Carey entered the world in Hengrave, Suffolk, England, born to sir william cary and mary boleyn. Henry Carey passed away in 1596 in Strand, Middlesex, England.

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1525

Birth of Henry Carey in Hengrave, Suffolk, England

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1596

Death of Henry Carey in Strand, Middlesex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Carey

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk County, England (1190) to Hengrave, Suffolk, England (1525) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Carey (1525–1596) was born in Hengrave, Suffolk, England and died in Strand, Middlesex, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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.
: 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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