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Hugh Parsons 1561–1642

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh Parsons in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 27 Nov 1561 · Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Died 20 May 1642 · Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Father Thomas Parsons
Mother Catherine Hester (1510–1608)
Siblings Richard Parsons, Thomas Hugh Sir Parsons, William Parsons

Researchers connected through Hugh Parsons 1561–1642

and 6 more tree owners connected with Hugh Parsons 1561–1642

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Hugh Parsons was born in 1561 in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England, the child of thomas parsons and catherine hester. Hugh Parsons passed away in 1642 in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1561
Birth of Hugh Parsons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1642
Death of Hugh Parsons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Parsons

This ancestor line traces from Cuincy, Bethune, Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England (1561) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Hugh Parsons (1561–1642) was born in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England and died in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 25 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.

Hugh Parsons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hugh Parsons PTP
1561–1642
Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Catherine Hester PTP
1510–1608
Sydenham, Oxfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Hugh Parsons's Descendants

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HP
Hugh Parsons PTP 1561–1642