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Herbert Mathew Dring 1882–1968

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Herbert Dring in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Feb 1882 · Gedney Fen, Lincolnshire, England
Died 7 Jul 1968 · North Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Father Thomas Dring
Mother Mary Ann Cooper
Spouse Elizabeth Truepenny
Children Jessie Cooper Dring
Siblings Alfred William Dring, Annie Mary Dring, John Thomas Dring
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Researchers connected through Herbert Dring 1882–1968

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Immediate Family

Biography

Herbert Mathew Dring was born in 1882 in Gedney Fen, Lincolnshire, England, the child of thomas dring and mary ann cooper. Herbert Mathew Dring married elizabeth truepenny, and had children including jessie cooper dring. Herbert Mathew Dring passed away in 1968 in North Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1882
Birth of Herbert Mathew Dring in Gedney Fen, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1968
Herbert Mathew Dring - Will in in file
Will
1968
Death of Herbert Mathew Dring in North Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Death
1968
Herbert Mathew Dring - Probate in in file
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Herbert Dring

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1525) to Gedney Fen, Lincolnshire, England (1882) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Herbert Dring (1882–1968) was born in Gedney Fen, Lincolnshire, England and died in North Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Herbert 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 11 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.

Related Records

Thomas Dring
Father
Mary Ann Cooper
Mother

Herbert Dring's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Herbert Mathew Dring PTP
1882–1968
Gedney Fen, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Herbert Dring's Descendants

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Herbert Mathew Dring PTP 1882–1968