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Katherine Sheafe 1564–1581

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine Sheafe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 13 May 1564 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Died 27 Oct 1581 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Father Thomas Sheaffe (1532–1604)
Mother Mary Sheaffe
Siblings Agnes Sheafe, Alexander Sheafe, Ann Scheafe, Ann Sheafe, Beatrice Sheafe, Benjamin Sheafe, Edmund Sheafe Dr, Elizabeth Sheafe, Harmon Sheafe, Joan Sheafe, John Sheafe, Katherine Sheafe, Mary Sheafe, Rev Dr Thomas Harman Sheafe Ii, Richard Sheafe, Robert Sheafe, Samuel Sheafe, William Sheafe
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Katherine Sheafe was born in 1564 in Cranbrook, Kent, England, the child of thomas sheaffe and mary sheaffe. Katherine Sheafe passed away in 1581 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1564
Birth of Katherine Sheafe in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Birth
1581
Death of Katherine Sheafe in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Sheafe

This ancestor line traces from Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Burough, Kent, England (1470) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1564) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Katherine Sheafe (1564–1581) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England and died in Cranbrook, Kent, England. 10 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, 10 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.
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

Thomas Sheaffe
1532–1604 · Father
Mary Sheaffe
Mother

Katherine Sheafe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Katherine Sheafe PTP
1564–1581
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Parents
Thomas Sheaffe PTP
1532–1604
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
Unknown

Katherine Sheafe's Descendants

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Katherine Sheafe PTP 1564–1581