Who was Isabel Watson?

Isabel Watson (1561–1634) was born in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England and died in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isabel Watson 1561–1634

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1561 · Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

Died 25 Jun 1634 · Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

Father James Watson

Mother Margaret Watson

Spouse Richard Ellithorpe

Children Allison Ellithorpe, Ann Brigham, Christopher Ellithorpe, Constance Brigham, Frances Ellithorpe, Mary Ellithorpe, Thomas Brigham, Thomas Ellithorpe

Siblings Christopher Watson, Daughter Watson, Dorothy Watson, Prudence Watson, William Watson

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Christopher Ellithorpe

Biography

The story of Isabel Watson began in 1561 in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England. Isabel Watson married richard ellithorpe, thomas brigham, and had children including allison ellithorpe, ann brigham, christopher ellithorpe, constance brigham, frances ellithorpe, mary ellithorpe, thomas brigham, thomas ellithorpe. Isabel Watson passed away in 1634 in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Isabel Watson in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

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Death of Isabel Watson in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Isabel Watson

This ancestor line traces from Holme On Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, , England (1535) to Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, , England (1561) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isabel Watson (1561–1634) was born in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England and died in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Isabel 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.
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