Henry Fenn (1597–1654) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in Virginia. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Fenn 1597–1654

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 8 Aug 1597 · Dedham, Essex, England

Died 9 Feb 1654 · Virginia

Spouse Elizabeth Wright

Children Timothy Fenn

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Elizabeth Wright

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Timothy Fenn

Biography

Henry Fenn was born in 1597 in Dedham, Essex, England. Henry Fenn married elizabeth wright, and had children including timothy fenn. Henry Fenn passed away in 1654 in Virginia.

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1597

Birth of Henry Fenn in Dedham, Essex, England

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1654

Death of Henry Fenn in Virginia, British Colonial America

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1654

Death of Henry Fenn in Virginia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Fenn

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Essex, England (1545) to Dedham, Essex, England (1597) across 3 generations.

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: Henry Fenn (1597–1654) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in Virginia. 7 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, 7 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 3 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.

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Henry Fenn PTP

1597–1654

Dedham, Essex, England