Who was Humphrey Hewes?

Humphrey Hewes (1555–1609) was born in Strogumber, Somerset, England and died in Strogumber, Somerset, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Humphrey Hewes 1555–1609

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1555 · Strogumber, Somerset, England

Died 6 Sep 1609 · Strogumber, Somerset, England

Spouse Margaret Hughes (1560–1601)

Children Humphry Hewes Hughes

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Margaret Hughes

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Humphry Hewes Hughes

Biography

In 1555, Humphrey Hewes entered the world in Strogumber, Somerset, England. Humphrey Hewes married margaret hughes, and had children including humphry hewes hughes. Humphrey Hewes passed away in 1609 in Strogumber, Somerset, England.

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Birth of Humphrey Hewes in Strogumber, Somerset, England

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: Humphrey Hewes (1555–1609) was born in Strogumber, Somerset, England and died in Strogumber, Somerset, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Humphrey 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 1 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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Humphrey Hewes PTP

1555–1609

Strogumber, Somerset, England