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Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England 1590–1640

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Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph England 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: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Oct 1590 · St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wells, Somerset, England---Wells, Norfolk, England
Died 2 Oct 1640 · Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England
Father Sir Robert Richard Harrison Watts Wyatt Wiatt
Mother Elizabeth Deeringe
Spouse Ann Esserman
Children Edward Cornelius Watts
Siblings Dorothye Watts, John Watts, Robert Watts

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Biography

In 1590, Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England entered the world in St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wells, Somerset, England---Wells, Norfolk, England, born to sir robert richard harrison watts wyatt wiatt and elizabeth deeringe. Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England married ann esserman, susan ann esserman pope, and had children including edward cornelius watts. Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England passed away in 1640 in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Abstracts of probate acts in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury

  3. 3
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1590
Birth of Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England in St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wells, Somerset, England---Wells, Norfolk, England
Birth
1640
Death of Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England in Wells, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph England

This ancestor line traces from Buntingford, Herfordshire, England (1530) to St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wells, Somerset, England---Wells, Norfolk, England (1590) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph England (1590–1640) was born in St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wells, Somerset, England---Wells, Norfolk, England and died in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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Joseph England's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Edward Cornelius Watts - England PTP
1590–1640
St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wells, Somerset, England---Wells, Norfolk, England
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Joseph England's Descendants