Who was Hughe Farnsworth?

Hughe Farnsworth (1558–1589) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Lancashire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hughe Edward Farnsworth 1558–1589

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1558 · Lancashire, England

Died 14 Oct 1589 · Lancashire, England

Father Hugh Farnsworth

Mother Margaret Marshe Farnsworth

Spouse Elizabeth Chrichlowe

Children Edward Thomas Farnsworth

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Farnsworth

Margaret Marshe Farnsworth

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Chrichlowe

Children

Edward Thomas Farnsworth

Biography

The story of Hughe Edward Farnsworth began in 1558 in Lancashire, England. Hughe Edward Farnsworth married elizabeth chrichlowe, and had children including edward thomas farnsworth. Hughe Edward Farnsworth passed away in 1589 in Lancashire, England.

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Birth of Hughe Edward Farnsworth in Lancashire, England

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1589

Death of Hughe Edward Farnsworth in Lancashire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hughe Farnsworth

This ancestor line traces from Chorley, Lancashire, England (1528) to Lancashire, England (1558) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hughe Farnsworth (1558–1589) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Lancashire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hughe 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 2 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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