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Jane Hales 1518–1578

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Hales in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 JUN 1518 · Hapton, Norfolk, England
Died 15 JUN 1578 · Hapton, Norfolk, England
Spouse George Benedict
Children George Benedict

Researchers connected through Jane Hales 1518–1578

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jane Hales 1518–1578

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

The story of Jane Hales began in 1518 in Hapton, Norfolk, England. Jane Hales married george benedict, and had children including george benedict. Jane Hales passed away in 1578 in Hapton, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1518
Birth of Jane Hales in Hapton, Norfolk, England
Birth
1578
Death of Jane Hales in Hapton, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Hales

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kent, England (1472) to Hapton, Norfolk, England (1518) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Hales (1518–1578) was born in Hapton, Norfolk, England and died in Hapton, Norfolk, 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 Jane 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.
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.

Related Records

Jane Hales's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Hales PTP
1518–1578
Hapton, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jane Hales's Descendants

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Jane Hales PTP 1518–1578