Henry Carey (1526–1596) was born in Hengrave, Suffolk, England and died in Somerset House, Strand, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Carey 1526–1596

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Mar 1526 · Hengrave, Suffolk, England

Died 23 Jul 1596 · Somerset House, Strand, England

Father Sir William Carey

Mother Anne Boleyn

Siblings Anne Stafford, Edward Stafford, George Carey, John Carey, Lady Mary Catherine Kate The Illegitimate Tudor Lady Of The Queen S Privy Chamber Carey, Richard Cary, Robert Carey, Ursula Stafford, William Carey

Records

Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900 Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … London, England, Church of England … Millennium File The Royal Descents of 600 … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir William Carey

Anne Boleyn

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1526, Henry Carey entered the world in Hengrave, Suffolk, England, born to sir william carey and anne boleyn. Henry Carey passed away in 1596 in Somerset House, Strand, England.

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Record Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900
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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1526

Birth of Henry Carey in Hengrave, Suffolk, England

Birth

1596

Death of Henry Carey in Somerset House, Strand, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Carey

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Hengrave, Bury, St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England (1526) across 15 generations.

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: Henry Carey (1526–1596) was born in Hengrave, Suffolk, England and died in Somerset House, Strand, 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 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 15 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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Henry Carey PTP

1526–1596

Hengrave, Suffolk, England