Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard 1572–1628
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Howard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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
Researchers connected through Lady Howard 1572–1628
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1572, Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard entered the world in Effingham, Surrey, England, born to lady katherine carey countess of nottingham carey. Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard married henry thomas fitzgerald 12th earl of kildare, and had children including lady bridget countess of tyrconnell viscountess barnewall fitzgerald. Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard passed away in 1628 in Buried Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, Middlesex,.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Howard
This ancestor line traces from Cary Castle, Hunsdon, Herefordshire, England (1547) to Effingham, Surrey, England (1572) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady Howard (1572–1628) was born in Effingham, Surrey, England and died in Buried Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, Middlesex,. 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 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 2 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.
Lady Howard's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record