Who was Katherine Parker?

Katherine Parker (1579–1671) was born in Ilfracombe, Devon, , England and died in Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Katherine Marie (Dennis) Parker 1579–1671

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Nov 1579 · Ilfracombe, Devon, , England

Died 28 Jun 1671 · Devon, England

Father Sir John Dennys Dennis

Mother Katherine Rayle

Spouse John Parker Sr

Children John Parker

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir John Dennys Dennis

Katherine Rayle

Spouse(s)

John Parker Sr

Children

John Parker

Biography

The story of Katherine Marie (Dennis) Parker began in 1579 in Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Katherine Marie (Dennis) Parker married john parker sr, and had children including john parker. Katherine Marie (Dennis) Parker passed away in 1671 in Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1579

Birth of Katherine Marie (Dennis) Parker in Ilfracombe, Devon, England

Birth

1671

Death of Katherine Marie (Dennis) Parker in Devon, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Parker

This ancestor line traces from Berkeley Castle, Stokes Griffith, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (1474) to Ilfracombe, Devon, , England (1579) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Katherine Parker (1579–1671) was born in Ilfracombe, Devon, , England and died in Devon, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine 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 4 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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