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Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard 1572–1628

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • 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

Born 21 Sep 1572 · Effingham, Surrey, England
Died 11 Jul 1628 · Buried Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, Middlesex,
Father Lady Katherine Carey Countess Of Nottingham Carey
Spouse Henry Thomas Fitzgerald 12Th Earl Of Kildare
Children Lady Bridget Countess Of Tyrconnell Viscountess Barnewall Fitzgerald

Researchers connected through Lady Howard 1572–1628

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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

1572
Birth of Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard in Effingham, Surrey, England
Birth
1628
Death of Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard in Buried Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, Middlesex,
Death

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.

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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.
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Lady Howard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Frances, "Countess of Kildare" Howard PTP
1572–1628
Effingham, Surrey, England
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Lady Howard's Descendants