Who was Hester MEECH?

Hester MEECH (1630–1676) was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England and died in Dorset, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hester MEECH 1630–1676

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1630 · Dorchester, Dorset, England

Died 17 Nov 1676 · Dorset, England

Father Edward Leech

Mother Mary Elizabeth Wallbridge

Spouse William Holloway Wallbridge

Children John Henry Walbridge

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Leech

Mary Elizabeth Wallbridge

Spouse(s)

William Holloway Wallbridge

Children

John Henry Walbridge

Biography

Hester MEECH was born in 1630 in Dorchester, Dorset, England, the child of edward leech and mary elizabeth wallbridge. Hester MEECH married william holloway wallbridge, and had children including john henry walbridge. Hester MEECH passed away in 1676 in Dorset, England.

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Birth of Hester MEECH in Dorchester, Dorset, England

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1676

Death of Hester MEECH in Dorset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hester MEECH

This ancestor line traces from Winterborne Steepleton, Dorset, England (1573) to Dorchester, Dorset, England (1630) across 3 generations.

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: Hester MEECH (1630–1676) was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England and died in Dorset, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Hester 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.
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