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Lady Elizabeth Brocas 1573–1658

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Brocas 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 May 1573 · Theddingworth, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England
Died 18 May 1658 · Bermondsey Abbey, London, Westminster Abbey, England
Spouse Sir Knight Thomas Cotton 1595 2Nd Baronet Connington
Children Sir John Hyde Immigrant Cotton Sr English Politician Knight Of Connington 3Rd Baronet Of Connington Gentleman Of The Privy Chamber Sr

Researchers connected through Lady Brocas 1573–1658

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Biography

The story of Lady Elizabeth Brocas began in 1573 in Theddingworth, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England. Lady Elizabeth Brocas married sir knight thomas cotton 1595 2nd baronet connington, and had children including sir john hyde immigrant cotton sr english politician knight of connington 3rd baronet of connington gentleman of the privy chamber sr. Lady Elizabeth Brocas passed away in 1658 in Bermondsey Abbey, London, Westminster Abbey, England.

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Life Timeline

1573
Birth of Lady Elizabeth Brocas in Theddingworth, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1658
Death of Lady Elizabeth Brocas in Bermondsey Abbey, London, Westminster Abbey, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Brocas

This ancestor line traces from England (1480) to Theddingworth, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England (1573) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Brocas (1573–1658) was born in Theddingworth, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England and died in Bermondsey Abbey, London, Westminster Abbey, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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.
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Lady Brocas's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Elizabeth Brocas PTP
1573–1658
Theddingworth, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England
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Lady Brocas's Descendants

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Lady Elizabeth Brocas PTP 1573–1658